Ready for chewy, homemade New York style cranberry orange bagels, bursting with the flavor of cranberries and orange zest? Make your own bagels from scratch!
I’d like to share with you another recipe for homemade bagels. This time the recipe is for Cranberry Orange Bagels… and let me tell you, they taste amazing!
I found this recipe in an old “Healthy Cooking” magazine (a subsidiary of Taste of Home magazine), from back in 2010, and decided to give these a try. I was thrilled to have excellent results on the first try! They’re delicious, and only 197 calories each!
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Making Bagels Is Easier Than I Thought
The first time I made bagels, I was pleasantly surprised to realize making them at home was a LOT easier (and inexpensive) than I thought it would be.
Over the years I’ve made and posted several different recipes for flavored bagels. These cranberry orange bagels are loaded with the bright fresh flavors of grated orange peel and dried cranberries.
They are chewy on the outside AND as an added bonus, they have approximately 100 less calories than you would typically find in a “bagel shop” bagel.
I sure hope you will give them a try and see just how easy they really are to prepare. The combination of orange and cranberry flavors is a wonderful taste treat! Here’s how to make these yummy bagels:
Make The Cranberry Orange Bagel Dough
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm (but not hot) water. Add the dried cranberries, brown sugar, orange peel, and salt. Mix these ingredients together.
*If you are using a mixer: Add the flour; mix until the dough comes together to form a ball. I used a stand mixer with a bread dough hook.
*If you are NOT using a mixer: Stir in enough flour until incorporated into a “soft dough”. Turn the soft dough out onto a floured work surface Knead the dough by hand (flour those hands) for about 6-8 minutes, until the dough ball becomes soft and elastic.
Spray a large bowl with non-stick spray. Place the dough ball into the bowl. Turn the dough over once, to coat it with the spray (this is so it won’t dry out).
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until it has doubled in size (this usually takes an average time of about an hour).
Shape The Bagels
Once the dough has doubled in size, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Punch down the dough, then shape it into 9 equal sized balls.
Using slightly floured hands, push your thumb through the center of each ball to form a 2 inch hole, stretching the dough as you go to form an even shaped ring.
Once you have the 9 bagel “rings” formed, cover the “bagels” and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
Boil the Cranberry Orange Bagels
While bagels are “resting”, preheat your oven to 400°F. and fill a Dutch oven or large stockpot 2/3 of the way full with water. Add the granulated sugar; bring to a rolling boil.
Once water is gently boiling, carefully lift the bagels off the baking sheet and drop them carefully 2-3 at a time into the pot of boiling water.
Cook them for 45 seconds, then flip them over and cook an additional 45 seconds. I use 2 chopsticks to flip them over, because that works for me!
Remove the bagels with a slotted spoon and drain them on a cloth or paper towel, to remove the excess water.
Whisk the egg white and 1 TBSP water together in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the top of each bagel. Grab a 9″ x 13″ baking sheet, give it a good coating of non-stick spray, and then sprinkle the baking sheet with cornmeal.
Time To Bake The Bagels
Place the bagels about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes (or until the bagels turn a golden brown color).
When done and they look beautifully golden brown, remove the bagels from oven. Place them on wire racks to cool. ENJOY!
Here’s a peek at the inside of one of the cranberry orange bagels. Look at those beautiful crimson colored cranberries inside!
If you don’t care that these are “low-calorie” bagels, then go ahead, toast it, and slather on the cream cheese!!!
I sure hope you will consider making these delicious cranberry orange bagels, because they are chewy, and taste GREAT!
Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a GREAT day!
Looking For More BAGEL Recipes?
You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have quite a few delicious bagel recipes for you to choose from, including:
- New York Style Blueberry Bagels
- Chocolate Chip Bagels
- Gingerbread Bagels
- Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels
- Banana Nut Bagels
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Recipe Adapted From: Kristy Reeves, “Healthy Cooking” magazine, Oct./Nov. 2010 issue
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- 1 cup , plus 4 Tablespoons warm water (approx. 70-80 degrees)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup brown sugar , packed
- 4 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel (finely grated or use a micro-plane zester)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (this is the equivalent of one 1/4 oz. envelope)
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 Tablespoon cornmeal
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm (but not hot) water. Add the dried cranberries, brown sugar, orange peel, and salt. Mix these ingredients together.
- *If you are using a mixer: Add the flour; mix until the dough comes together to form a ball. I used a stand mixer with a bread dough hook.
- *If you are NOT using a mixer: Stir in enough flour until incorporated into a "soft dough". Turn the soft dough out onto a floured work surface Knead the dough by hand (flour those hands) for about 6-8 minutes, until the dough ball becomes soft and elastic.
- Spray a large bowl with non-stick spray. Place the dough ball into the bowl. Turn the dough over once, to coat it with the spray (so it won't dry out). Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let it rise in a warm spot until it has doubled in size (this usually takes about an hour).
- Once the dough has doubled in size, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Punch down the dough, then shape into 9 equal sized balls. Using slightly floured hands, push your thumb through the center of each ball to form a 2 inch hole, stretching the dough as you go to form an even shaped ring. Once you have the 9 bagel "rings" formed, cover the "bagels" and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
- While bagels are "resting", preheat your oven to 400 degrees AND fill a Dutch oven or large stockpot 2/3 of the way full with water. Add the granulated sugar; bring to a rolling boil. Once water is boiling, carefully lift the bagels and drop them, two or three at a time into the boiling water. Cook them for 45 seconds, then flip them over and cook for an additional 45 seconds. (I use 2 chopsticks to flip them over...works for me!)
- Remove bagels with a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg white and 1 Tablespoon water. Brush this over the top of each bagel. Spray a 9x13 baking sheet with non-stick spray, then sprinkle baking sheet with cornmeal. Place the bagels about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes (or until the bagels turn a golden brown color).
- When done/golden brown, remove bagels from oven. Place them on wire racks to cool. ENJOY!
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