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Cozy Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze

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A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread bursting with tart cranberries and bright orange zest, finished with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for fall breakfasts, holiday gatherings, or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
  • 1 cup (240ml) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 1 cup (120g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or dairy-free alternative
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, then line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly whisk in vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Carefully fold in cranberries without overmixing.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the maple glaze by whisking powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
  11. Once the bread is fully cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top and let set for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Use fresh orange zest for best flavor. Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing. Let the bread cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend and consider adding an extra egg or flaxseed meal. Vegan adaptations can replace eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free milk and coconut oil.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, cranberry bread, pumpkin spice, orange zest, maple glaze, fall recipe, holiday bread, easy pumpkin bread

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