This moist and fluffy Cranberry Orange Apple Bread is a delightful seasonal treat that combines the tartness of cranberries, the citrusy zest of oranges, and the natural sweetness of apples. This moist and flavorful bread is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, creating a burst of fruity goodness with every bite!

If you want to take advantage of cranberry season, try some of my other favorite recipes that use fresh cranberries like my Spiced Cranberry Snack Cake, Maple Cranberry Scones, or my Lemon Cranberry Crumb Bars.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

I found one last bag of cranberries in my fridge, which was such an awesome surprise! So, I was thinking of what else to make with this last bag of fresh cranberries for the season. And, I figured you all are wanting healthy recipes right now. So, while I was debating between muffins and loaf cake, I ended up making this Cranberry Orange Apple Bread!

This bread, or quick bread, as some might call it is filled with grated apple, and it has less than half the sugar of my normal loaf cakes! If you cut this bread into 8 slices, which are pretty generous slices if you ask me, then each slice only has 14 grams of sugar (not counting the natural sugars from the fruit). But, let me tell you, that is not much! This easy bread is filled with orange zest and fresh cranberries, that makes this bread lightly sweetened and loaded with fruit inside. I like to serve it with just a little bit of butter on top.

This Orange Cranberry Apple Bread would be an amazing breakfast, mid morning snack, or even a healthy dessert! The sweetness of the orange pairs so well with the tart cranberries, and the apple makes this bread extra moist. Make sure that you store this in an airtight container, or in a cake dome and it will stay good for up to 5 days.

Tips for Cranberry Orange Apple Bread

• I use a 1-pound loaf pan, this size is 8 1/2-inches x 4 1/4 inches x 2 3/4 inches. I always use my USA Pan 1-pound loaf pan, as their pans are absolutely the best. The little ridges in them really helps baked goods rise evenly and bake better. If you haven't upgraded your loaf pan in a while, I highly recommend that you get one of these and your loaf baking game will seriously improve.

• Make sure your butter is soft. I like to leave butter out on the counter overnight so it softens at room temperature. If you do have to microwave it, don't do more than 10 seconds per 1/2 cup as otherwise you can melt portions of the butter.

• I used a Fuji apple in this bread, but you could also use a Pink Lady or Gala as those have a similar flavor profile.

• My favorite organic orange flavor is by Frontier Co-Op. This gives such an amazing perfectly orange flavor to baked goods. Flavors and extracts can make or break your dessert. So, don't dismiss a recipe just because you don't like the flavor, as if you don't like one flavor there is probably another brand that makes a different kind. Flavors and extracts are so subjective, so they all will taste slightly different. And my personal favorite is Frontier Co-Op for organic orange.

• Always use whole milk, never use skim. Milk provides fat and flavor to baked goods, which is crucial for texture and taste. So, don't skimp on the milk even if you are trying to be healthy. Remember, whole milk is healthier for you than skim!

• If you want to make this bread and it's not cranberry season, then you could substitute blueberries in its place. Orange and blueberry go incredibly well together, and this would be a delicious option for this bread too.

Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Apple Bread

Organic Valley Salted Butter

Costco Kirkland Organic Cane Sugar

Organic Fuji Apples

Organic Valley Large Eggs

Organic Valley Grassmilk

Organic Valley Sour Cream

Frontier Co-Op Organic Orange Flavor

Cairnspring Mills Organic All Purpose Flour

Frontier Co-Op Baking Powder

Frontier Co-Op Fine Sea Salt

Organic Orange

Organic Fresh Cranberries

Why Organic

Why use organic ingredients in this recipe? You all know I’m a huge organic advocate, and I bet you may be thinking sometimes, Why would I even bother to use organic ingredients in something that is so sweet and indulgent? But, that is the exact reason why you should use organic ingredients! Sweet things need to have flavor in order to be good, otherwise they are just sweet and they don’t taste like much else. Organic ingredients are more pure than conventional ones, therefore they actually have more flavor than the non organic options. Say it with me, organic means more flavor! And not just more flavor but a more true and pure flavor. And organic ingredients are much healthier for you to eat in general as they do not contain GMOs or anything artificial. Plus, you are being environmentally friendly when you choose organic ingredients!

So, I highly recommend that you buy the best organic ingredients for this recipe! You can also shop my Amazon Storefront for all my favorite organic ingredients here. Tip – hover over each ingredient to see the name. And if you want to learn more about organic foods and the difference, read my post here on Food Labels and What They Mean.