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Apple-Cranberry-Pistachio Bread

September 25, 2013 by Jaida 4 Comments

I’m sure when you read the title of this post you thought I must have gone crazy. Christmas is still MONTHS away!! This is true, my friends. And temperatures are still in the 90s here in Texas. But let’s be real here…it may be months away, but it will be here before we know it, and rushing around trying to figure out (or choose) what goodies to make for the holidays and the parties that go along with them, can be stressful.

That is one of the reasons that Brenda of Meal Planning Magic created this lovely blog hop a few years back…to help our readers (and ourselves!) with ideas, planning, and pre-preparation (hello freezing cookies!) for the upcoming holidays. Every Wednesday for the next 12 weeks, there will be a group of bloggers posting Christmas Treats, and we will all link up so that all of our collective readers will have access to the goodies!! There is even a page on Pinterest where all the goodies of new and old can be seen!

 

Apple-Cranberry-Pistachio Bread

 

I’ve had recipes saved on my Christmas Pinterest board since last year, but I still had a heck of a time deciding what to make first. I finally decided on this delicious bread, because, well…it’s great for Christmas-time brunch and it has some great fall flavors in it so it’s good for right now, too!! Let’s be real folks…if I’m baking, it’s not going in the freezer. It’s going in my belly or it’s going to work. And for the sake of not expanding my belly, it goes to work. Immediately. I’m weak, and having that temptation laying around in my freezer is not a smart move on my part. I know my limitations!
Anywho…back to the recipe, right?? I really enjoy making holiday quick breads, and this one is just as simple as any other I’ve made. It doesn’t come out dry, it’s moist and delicious, full of fruit and pistachios and topped with a thin apple-y sugar glaze. Great with coffee or tea on a cold winter morning, wouldn’t you agree?? So add this to your holiday baking menu, your family and friends will thank you!
And be sure to check out all the other amazing recipes in the link-up below! If you are interested in joining in on the blogging fun, visit Brenda’s blog for information on how.
Apple-Cranberry-Pistachio Bread
Source: Betty Crocker

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded peeled apple (1 medium)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tsp apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped pistachios, for topping
Preparation
  1. Heat oven to 350°F, grease and flour bottom only of 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
  2. In large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in oil, 1/3 cup cider and eggs until smooth. Stir in apple, cranberries and 1/3 cup pistachios.
  3. Scoop the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  4. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to a cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  5. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough of the 2 to 3 teaspoons cider for desired glaze consistency. Spread over top of bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons pistachios.

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  1. Elizabeth

    September 26, 2013 at 12:37 am

    This looks like the perfect holiday bread. I did manage to freeze the batch of cookies for this week's first round of the blog hop. Alas, two loaves of banana bread did not make it to the freezer before our family consumed them. Temptation!

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  2. Elizabeth

    September 26, 2013 at 12:37 am

    This looks like the perfect holiday bread. I did manage to freeze the batch of cookies for this week's first round of the blog hop. Alas, two loaves of banana bread did not make it to the freezer before our family consumed them. Temptation!

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  3. Nanna

    September 26, 2013 at 3:39 am

    that does look good! thanks for shareing!
    Helen

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  4. Trisha

    September 30, 2013 at 10:39 am

    What a lovely festive loaf. This'd be perfect for Christmas. Great pick for the 12 Weeks party.

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