If you choose, you may substitute cranberries for the raisins to have an all cranberry bread.

Bake at 350 F for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Spoon into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.ĥ. 'A tried and true recipe for an entertaining story that will delight young readers'.-Catholic Library World. Add egg, orange peel, and orange juice all at once stir just until mixture is evenly moist. Maggie and her grandmother each invite a guest to their Thanksgiving feast, featuring Grandmother's own cranberry bread, made from a secret recipe. My mom and I read the book and made the bread for the first time when I was 4 years old, and 32 years later the tradition is still going strong. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.ģ. The story of 'Cranberry Thanksgiving' centers around Grandmothers Famous Cranberry Bread, and the recipe for the bread is on the back cover of the book. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl.Ģ. The ending sums up the old adage: You cannot. But when the recipe turns up missing, they suspect one of their guests is the thief! There is a great moral in the story - never judge a book by it’s cover - that kids will learn as they read.Īlso included is a wonderful recipe for homemade Cranberry Bread for you to use during the holidays.ġ-1/2 Cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries, Choppedġ. A captivating read for all, the book contains elements of fun, interesting characters, mystery and generosity. Maggie and her Grandmother are inviting guests for Thanksgiving dinner and serving their famous cranberry bread made from a secret recipe. For kids who love a good mystery, the book “ Cranberry Thanksgiving” is a treaure.

Cranberry Thanksgiving by Harry Devlin