Libby's Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Lovely moist bread with some unique flavors that went together so easy. I did add some walnuts to the mixture and I think that added to it. I also cut the sugr down to 2 cups and that was plenty sweet for us. I was a little shocked at the amount of oil, but it seemed to work well with the recipe. I made in mini loafs and then froze most of them to use this holiday season when we have guests drop in.

I've made this recipe for years, but my copy has 3/4 C. oil and 3/4 C. orange juice, which would be less fat than the recipe as posted here. I also use about 2 cups fresh cranberries and also 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts. As you can see from my photos, it is a moist loaf that is nicely colored with fruit and nuts.

I have been making this for years. I use the pumpkin PIE mix instead of the plain pumpkin. I decrease the sugar by one third. One cup white, one cup brown. I love bold flavors and I add three teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, too. I use half a cup of orange juice to which I added a few tablespoons of orange juice concentrate. I add a whole bag of fresh cranberries and a very generous cup of either pecans or walnuts. It’s not a bread, it’s a cake. I look at it this way- it’s the holidays- a once a year treat ! ps- I cut the sugar because I use pumpkin pie mix, not the plain. Cheers!

This is fantastic!!! I used apple juice instead of orange. I doubled it and made 2 cranberry loaves, one chocolate chip loaf and one pecan loaf- all were great.<br/>*update: I made this again this year and tried the suggestion of 3/4 cup orange juice and 3/4 cup oil. I also reduced the sugar to 2 cups and upped the cranberries to 2 cups. i used whole wheat pastry flour and it was awesome! definitely sweet enough and didn't taste like "healthy" bread.

I love this bread!This is the pumkin bread recipe I've been using for years now so I thought I should review it.This bread has the most amazing flavor with the perfect amount of spices.I don't know why I bother trying other recipes because they are never as good.I usually try to use fresh cranberries but when they're not in season frozen works well too.I don't even bother chopping them I just cut them in half or them whole..either way is good.I usally bake mine in 6 mini loaf pans.I always make this recipe exactly as written and its so moist and delicious every time.Everyone loves it!