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Cranberry Bread with Crumble Topping

Cranberry Bread with Crumble Topping

Moist cranberry quick bread crowned with a buttery cinnamon crumble. Tart berries meet a crunchy, bakery-style topping.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour for the batter
  • 0.67 cup granulated sugar for the batter
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt for the batter
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted cooled; for the batter
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp orange zest, finely grated
  • 1.75 cup cranberries, chopped fresh or frozen
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for the crumble
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar, packed for the crumble
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon for the crumble
  • 0.13 tsp fine salt for the crumble
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for the crumble
  • 0.33 cup pecans, chopped optional; for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir crumble flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  • Drizzle in melted butter and toss until small clumps form. Chill.
  • Whisk batter flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk, eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and orange zest until smooth.
  • Pour wet into dry and fold just until a few streaks remain.
  • Fold in chopped cranberries gently to avoid overmixing.
  • Spread batter in the pan and smooth the top.
  • Scatter crumble over batter. Add pecans on top if using. Press lightly.
  • Bake 50–60 minutes, until golden and a tester comes out clean.
  • Cool 15 minutes in pan. Lift out and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Variation: Swap pecans for sliced almonds, or add a quick orange glaze (powdered sugar + orange juice) once cooled. Storage: Wrap tightly and keep at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze slices up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cranberry Bread with Crumble Topping flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.