Ingredients

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sweet butter , softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup cranberry-flavored beer
2/3 2/3 cup apricot preserves or 2/3 cup jam
1 cup fresh cranberries ( or frozen )
If you are looking to try something new with cranberries, this Cranberry Loaf With a Hiccup Recipe is the perfect recipe to try. The recipe combines sweet apricot jam, tart cranberries, and beer to create a unique and delicious bread. It is perfect for a snack or for breakfast, and can even be served as a dessert paired with vanilla ice cream. The bread is easy to make and can be prepared using fresh or frozen cranberries.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
3.Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4.Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5.Beat in eggs, one at a time.
6.Combine beer and preserves in a small bowl.
7.Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating with beer mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
8.Stir in cranberries.
9.Pour batter into prepared pan.
10.Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

PROS

The tartness of the cranberries is balanced out by the sweetness of the apricot jam.

The beer in the recipe gives the bread a unique flavor.

Can be made using fresh or frozen cranberries.

CONS

The bread has a high sugar content.

May not be suitable for those with gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cranberries are a good source of antioxidants and can help improve digestion.
Beer has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and improving bone health.
The apricot preserves used in the recipe contain vitamin A, C, and other antioxidants that are beneficial for overall health.

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