Cranberry-Orange-Pecan Biscotti Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Orange-Pecan Biscotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour (see Notes); 1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup melted vegan margarine; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Finely grated zest of 1 large organic orange or 2 medium organic oranges; 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans; 1 cup dried cranberries

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour (see Notes)
1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup melted vegan margarine
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Finely grated zest of 1 large organic orange or 2 medium organic oranges
1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
1 cup dried cranberries

1
Preheat the oven to 325F.
2
Line a 12 x 17-inch baking sheet with baking parchment cut to fit.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, and salt.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, applesauce, margarine, and vanilla.
5
Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture, along with the orange zest, pecans, and cranberries.
6
Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
7
With floured hands, shape the dough into one 6-inch-wide log, about 3/4-inch thick, with the ends squared off.
8
Place this log on the lined baking sheet.
9
Bake for 25 minutes.
10
Remove the pan from the oven to a cooling rack and reduce the oven heat to 300F.
11
Cool the log on the rack for 15 minutes.
12
Cut the log carefully with a sharp knife straight across into 1/2-inch-wide slices.
13
Place the slices cut-side-down on the baking sheet (you can re-use the parchment).
14
Bake the slices for 10 minutes or until just golden on the bottom.
15
Turn the slices over and bake 10 minutes longer or until golden on the bottom.
16
Transfer the biscotti to cooling racks.
17
Store the biscotti in an airtight container for up to two weeks (or freeze them in tightly-sealed rigid freezer containers).

931

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour (see Notes), 1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Orange-Pecan Biscotti falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry-Orange-Pecan Biscotti

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