Description
A cozy and fruity loaf packed with tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and zesty lemon flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with lemon juice.
- Fold in cranberries and pistachios gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Use fresh cranberries for best results. If using frozen, lightly flour them first.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry, pistachio, loaf, baking, dessert, holiday, easy recipe