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Fruit Bread : Top 20

 

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Banana Crumb Muffins

Submitted by: Lisa Kreft 
A basic banana muffin is made extraordinary with a cinnamon-and-brown-sugar streusel topping. 

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Banana Sour Cream Bread

Submitted by: Esther Nelson 
Sour cream gives enough tangy bite to take the edge off this banana bread 's sweetness. Dusting the baking pans with cinnamon sugar gives these small four loaves a gentle spice undertone. 

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Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Submitted by: Laujra 
Living In: Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
Blueberries and zucchini baked up into delicious little summertime bread loaves! 

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Janet's Rich Banana Bread

Submitted by: Virginia 
Sour cream guarantees a moist and tender loaf. And bananas are sliced instead of mashed in this recipe, giving a concentrated banana taste in every bite. 

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread II

Submitted by: Betty Karda 
Rich and sweet with chocolate chips and walnuts, this banana bread is made with shortening and mayonnaise, making it very moist. This recipe makes 2 loaves. 

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Banana Nut Bread Baked in a Jar

Submitted by: Linda Jean 
This traditional banana bread features an ingenious twist: It is baked in a canning jar! Such a fun and unique presentation makes it perfect for gifts. 

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Zucchini Coconut Loaf

Submitted by: Carol 
All the standard ingredients are here, including cinnamon, raisins and nuts. But a scoop of coconut and a whisper of nutmeg impart a rich, delicious aspect to this special loaf. 

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Raspberry Banana Bread

Submitted by: Nancy Ross 
A patient at the doctor's office where I work brought in this bread one morning while it was still warm. It was so good I made sure to get the recipe. 

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Caribbean Zucchini Bread

Submitted by: tahoegirl 
Living In: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
This version of zucchini bread adds a Caribbean flair with the inclusion of coconut. 

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Blueberry Lemon Loaf

Submitted by: TABLESPOON 
Freshly grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and frozen blueberries bring bright flavor to this bread, and sour cream in the batter ensures a moist loaf. 

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Classic Cranberry Nut Bread

Submitted by: Ocean Spray® 
Serve this flavorful quick bread for breakfast, with tea, or as a light dessert. 

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Banana Split Bread

Submitted by: Shelly Rynearson 
Good old banana bread is delightfully dressed up in this version, studded with chocolate chips and pecans. I served yummy slices at the holiday brunch I plan annually for my relatives. -Shelly Rynearson, Dousman, Wisconsin 

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Bangin' Banana Bread

Submitted by: dad_can_cook 
Home Town: Livingston, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
This is a loaf with the pure taste of bananas and the toasty crunch of macadamia nuts.  

Carolyn's Holiday Fruit Bread

Submitted by: Nicole 
Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
This moist, easy-to-make applesauce, raisin and walnut bread has roots in Victorian England where it was traditional at the end of the year to use up canned fruit in Christmas breads. It also makes the perfect holiday gift. 

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Cranberry Sweet Potato Bread

Submitted by: Margaret Pache 
We grow plenty of sweet potatoes, so I try to use them in different ways. Slices of this bread, studded with dried cranberries and nuts, are especially tasty served with the citrusy cream cheese spread. 

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Very Cherry Crescent Ring

Submitted by: Karen Sevensky 
My mother used to prepare this pretty coffee cake on Christmas Eve for our family to enjoy the next morning after opening gifts. It's an easy way to add an elegant touch to a holiday breakfast or brunch. 

Grandma Leach's Fruitcake

Submitted by: GAREYSGAL 
My grandmother and mother made these cakes for years. They are moist but don't contain eggs. Applesauce is the secret ingredient. I sold these at bake sales for years and we had many customers who returned every year just to get one. 

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Cranberry Streusel Loaf

Submitted by: Lois McAtee 
I relied on this foolproof recipe when teaching our children to cook. Each slice is dotted with plump cranberries and flecks of orange peel. 

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Mummy's Tea Bread

Submitted by: CR de Q 
Chopped dates keep this easy, quick bread moist and tender, making it ideal for holiday gift giving. Substitute raisins for dates, if you wish. 

Fig and Banana Loaf

Submitted by: MissV 
Living In: Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
This hearty loaf is a healthy rendition of the classical banana bread. Serves as an excellent start to any day, and great for an afternoon tea. Figs can be substituted with dates or raisins. 

 
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