Lemon Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe

Looking for a bright and refreshing treat? Look no further than Lemon Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe!

This delicious quick bread combines the zesty flavors of lemon and orange with the tartness of cranberries, resulting in a delightful combination of sweet and tangy.

Whether you enjoy a slice for breakfast, as a midday snack, or as an after-dinner dessert, this bread is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Best of all, it’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy mornings or when you’re entertaining guests.

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Easy Holiday Hosting and Toasting

If the very notion of holiday hosting has you feeling a bit overwhelmed, get organized with these simple ideas that can help you serve up a successful holiday celebration!

Entertainment

Ensure your guests enjoy themselves with entertainment that is suitable for their personality types.

If your guests are more drawn to energetic activities, choose light-hearted, competitive games like charades.

For guests who are more laid back, organize classic board games.

There are many popular games available in special holiday editions for extra-festive fun.

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You can also simply play holiday movies and music in the background for crowds that would rather just mingle.

Beverages

Stock up on refreshments all ages can enjoy.

Keep a kid-friendly favorite like lemonade on hand, and tea is a traditionally well-received option for the grownups.

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Put a special holiday touch on your drink menu with a recipe like this Holiday Hot Tea featuring Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea.

Favors

Send guests home with a sweet memory of the event, such as an ornament that connects to the party’s theme or a bag of seasonal treats like homemade cookies or candy to nibble on during the trip back home.

Simple Snacks

Building your menu around simple snacks and finger foods guests can nibble on while they mingle is perfectly acceptable for almost any type of holiday gathering.

Include options that can satisfy all the taste buds.

You can even combine sweet and sour with a seasonal crowd-pleaser like this Lemon Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe, which draws its flavor from a secret ingredient —  Milo’s All Natural Lemonade.

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Lemon Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

cranberry bread recipe Ingredients

• 1 can cranberry sauce
• 3/4 cup Milo’s All Natural Lemonade
• 1 orange, zest only
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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Directions for Lemon Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe

Heat oven to 350 F.

In large bowl, mash cranberry sauce into small pieces. Add lemonade, orange zest, vegetable oil and egg; mix until blended.

In separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix until batter is formed.

Pour batter into greased loaf pan. Bake 1 hour. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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