Cranberry Orange Bread with Salted Orange Honey Butter

Name: Cranberry Orange Bread with Salted Orange Honey Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; ¾ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; ½ tsp salt; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 3 tbsp Greek yogurt; 4 tbsp butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¾ cup orange juice; 2 tbsp orange zest, divided; 3 tbsp applesauce; ½ cup dried cranberries; ½ cup chopped pecans; ½ cup salted butter, softened; 1 tbsp honey

This cranberry orange bread is an aromatic, moist quickbread brightened by tart cranberries and citrus, finished with a silky salted orange honey butter. Ground nutmeg and chopped pecans add warmth and toasty crunch throughout.

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Cranberry Orange Bread with Salted Orange Honey Butter

Total

55 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Hard

Est. Cost

$31–$51

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
4 tbsp butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup orange juice
2 tbsp orange zest, divided
3 tbsp applesauce
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup salted butter, softened
1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, ¾ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp salt, and ¾ cup sugar.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, 4 tbsp butter, and 1 egg until smooth. Add 1 tsp vanilla, ¾ cup orange juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 3 tbsp applesauce, and whisk until smooth.
3
Add the orange mixture to the flour mixture and stir gently to incorporate. Add ½ cup dried cranberries and ½ cup chopped pecans, and gently stir until evenly distributed.
4
Pour batter in a parchment lined Suvie pan and spread into the corners and edges with a spatula. Insert the pan into the bottom zone of your Suvie, input settings, and cook now.
5
Suvie Cook Settings - Bottom Zone: Bake at 325°F for 35 minutes, Top Zone: None
6
Remove cranberry bread from Suvie and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
7
While the bread is cooling, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together ½ cup salted butter, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 1 tbsp honey on medium speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Remove cranberry bread from pan and serve with salted orange honey butter.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Zest the orange before juicing to capture maximum citrus flavor in both the batter and the honey butter.
Toast pecans lightly before chopping to intensify their nutty flavor and crunch.
Do not overmix the batter once you combine wet and dry ingredients; fold gently until just combined to avoid a dense, tough crumb.
Brush the warm loaf lightly with orange juice immediately after baking to seal in moisture and enhance citrus flavor.

Substitutions

All-purpose flour → whole wheat flour (use 1¾ cups wheat + ¼ cup all-purpose for balance)
Greek yogurt → sour cream or plain yogurt (1:1 ratio)
Pecans → walnuts or sliced almonds (equal amount)
Granulated sugar → light brown sugar (same quantity, adds deeper molasses notes)

Storage & make-ahead

Cool completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Serve slices at room temperature or warmed, topped with salted orange honey butter.

Common Questions

Can I make this bread ahead of time?

Yes. Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before serving with the orange honey butter.

What can I substitute for Greek yogurt?

Use plain sour cream or regular yogurt in equal amounts. Both will keep the bread moist and tender.

Can I omit the pecans?

Yes. The bread will still be delicious. If you prefer a different nut, walnuts or chopped almonds work well as 1:1 substitutes.

How do I know when the bread is done baking?

A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The top will be golden brown and the loaf will pull slightly from the pan edges.