Fruit and Nut Loaf Recipe
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Fruit and Nut Loaf

By: Carol 
"This is a loaf with plenty of fruit and light in color. Very pretty when cut."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x5 inch loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup candied mixed fruit
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat smooth. Stir in milk, vanilla, and almond flavoring.
  3. In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in fruit, raisins, and nuts. Add all at once to first bowl. Stir only to moisten. Turn into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  4. Bake for 1 hour in 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool and wrap.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 643 | Total Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 74mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by Barbara Y   view full review
It is easy to make and everyone loves it. I have made it 3 times and gave it for gifts.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by CINDY3539   view full review
This is a very delicious loaf of quick bread! I did have to make substitutions on the add ins...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by Donald   view full review
This was delicious, I didn't change a thing. 1 hour at 350 deg was perfect !
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by Skaha Donna   view full review
Wonderful recipe! The only things I did different was.... I used butter not margarine and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by SPENCE   view full review
this is an awesome recipe. recalculated so that the servings were for 20 and made mini loafs....

 

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