Cape Cod Cranberry Bread Bake Recipe

Name: Cape Cod Cranberry Bread Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large oranges seedless; 2 cups cranberries picked over; 2 1/4 cups sugar; ⅓ cup water; 2 large eggs large; 1 pinch cinnamon ground; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 ounces french bread or italian trimmed of crusts, cut in thin slices; 1 x heavy whipping cream whipped

Servings: persons

1 large oranges seedless
2 cups cranberries picked over
2 1/4 cups sugar
⅓ cup water
2 large eggs large
1 pinch cinnamon ground
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces french bread or italian trimmed of crusts, cut in thin slices
1 x heavy whipping cream whipped

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From Massachusettes' Cape.
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Delightfully different for Thanksgiving, Finely grate the peel from the orange.
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Remove the skin and membranes for the orange.
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Section the orange and cut each section across into thin slices.
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Combine the orange peel, orange slices, cranberries 1 1/2 cups sugar and the water in a medium saucepan.
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Heat to boiling; reduce the heat.
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Simmer covered 10 minutes.
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Remove cover and continue to cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Preheat the oven to 325F (160C).
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Beat the eggs with the cinnamon in a large bowl until light.
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Beat in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, the milk and 1/2 cup cream, Grand Marnier liqueur and vanilla.
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Place a layer of bread over the bottom of a buttered 2 qt souffle dish.
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Using a ladle, add enough egg mixture to cover the bread.
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Spoon one third of all the cranberry mixture over the top.
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Repeat the layers two more times, adding all the egg mixture to the dish before spooning on the last third of the cranberries.
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Bake until firm, about 1 hour.
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Serve slightly warm or at room temperature with heavy cream.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large oranges seedless, 2 cups cranberries picked over, 2 1/4 cups sugar, ⅓ cup water, and more.

Yes, Cape Cod Cranberry Bread Bake falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cape Cod Cranberry Bread Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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