We thought it would be so fun to share with you some recipes from DaySpring’s sister site, Mary & Martha! Our friend Nancy creates the most delicious, beautiful recipes each month for Mary & Martha, and we are super excited to bring some of them here to (in)courage. . . starting with this one, perfect for this post-Thanksgiving weekend!

The most wonderful time of the year is on the horizon, which means decking the halls is on our minds. We just celebrated Thanksgiving here in the United States, and we’re still working through the leftovers. We also can’t wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus; some of us may already have our trees up and stockings hung, while others of us are taking our time. Either way, with the hustle and bustle that often distracts us, a delicious recipe to help us pause is a must.

This beautiful and seasonal cranberry quick bread from Nancy C. is just the ticket for transitioning from fall and Thanksgiving to welcoming in winter and Christmas. It’s also perfect for gifting a neighbor, serving at a gathering, and freezing a loaf for later.

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Cranberry Quick Bread

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 45-50 mins.
Makes one 8×4″ loaf.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 2 to 3 tsp. orange extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease and flour an 8 x 4″ loaf pan; set aside.
2. In large bowl, blend flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
3. In small bowl, mix the egg, orange juice, melted butter, and orange extract. Add to the dry ingredients in the large bowl, stirring just until moistened. Fold in the chopped cranberries and stir until evenly distributed in batter.
4. Pour batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake at 350˚F for 45 to 50 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Cool in pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then remove loaf from pan and cool completely on a wire rack. Then slice and serve—you can also serve slices spread with softened butter or cream cheese.

To get the beautiful and cozy look above, use the Mary & Martha Oven Mitt from the Love Baking Set, and set the bread atop the Table Talk Pizza and Flatbread Board. Visit the Mary & Martha site to browse the new winter catalog, find more recipes, and connect with a consultant to learn more and place your order!