Best 11 Fruit Nut Bread Recipes

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**Fruit and Nut Bread: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of fruit and nut bread, a classic treat that combines the sweetness of dried fruits, the crunch of nuts, and the warmth of spices. This versatile bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, and can be easily customized to suit your preferences. With three unique recipes to choose from, you'll find the perfect fruit and nut bread for every occasion. From a classic recipe with a medley of dried fruits and nuts to a decadent version swirled with cream cheese and a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions, these recipes offer something for everyone. Bake a loaf to share with loved ones or savor it all to yourself - no matter how you choose to enjoy it, fruit and nut bread is sure to delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

NUT AND FRUIT BREAD



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This is another great holiday bread to make that belonged to my mother. She sometimes served this one, and it is a very old recipe. This bread is good the first day, but better the second. You may use dates instead of raisins if you wish.

Provided by Carol

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Grease an 8 x 5 inch loaf tin thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg well. Mix in milk and melted butter or shortening.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a mixing bowl. Add sugar, nuts, raisins and orange rind; mix well. Blend egg mixture into fruit and nut mixture until flour is just moistened. Turn batter into greased loaf tin, and allow to stand for 20 minutes.
  • Place pan in the center of the oven. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Turn bread out on wire rack, and cool for several hours before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 347 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

FRUIT AND NUT BREAD PUDDING



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This recipe started out as a plain bread pudding. My husband, Tom, suggested adding some pecans, then I decided to add the pie filling. These ingredients make the pudding crunchy, moist and even more delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 slices day-old bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling, slices cut in half
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine bread and sugar. Set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt and vanilla until foamy. Pour over bread and sugar; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. , Stir in all remaining ingredients except cream. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until firm. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

MOROCCAN SPICED FRUIT & NUT BREAD



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Red pepper flakes combined with the cinnamon and allspice give each slice of this bread a subtle hint of warmth. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces) and 1/2 cup butter.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped pecans
ORANGE BUTTER:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
4 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine apricots, dates and orange juice; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, salt and spices. In a another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter and orange zest until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in coconut, pecans and apricot mixture., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool., In a small bowl, beat remaining ingredients until blended. Serve bread with orange butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OATMEAL, FRUIT AND NUT BREAD



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This is a tasty bread with very little fat-virtually none if you use the nonfat buttermilk and leave out the nuts. I've only made it with raisins, but I'll bet it would be really good with the dried cranberries also.

Provided by Jo Ann L

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 1/4 cups fat-free buttermilk (or you can use 1% milk soured with 1 tsp. vinegar per cup of milk. I wouldn't recommend nonfat milk,)
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar (I prefer dark brown)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped nuts (can use more raisins instead) (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine oats and buttermilk; mix well and set aside for a few minutes.
  • Combine dry ingredients, except for the sugar, and mix well.
  • Add brown sugar to oat mixture and mix well, pressing out any lumps.
  • Add buttermilk mixture and vanilla to dry ingredients and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Stir in fruit and nuts (if using).
  • Put batter into 2 1-lb loaf pans that have been sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool on wire rack.

FRUIT & NUT BREAD



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This recipe makes great use of convenient frozen bread dough. The tender bread makes a pretty loaf to bring to a holiday gathering or to give as a gift.- Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped dates
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Turn bread dough onto a floured surface; roll out to 1-in. thickness. Sprinkle the walnuts, raisins, cranberries and dates over dough; fold over and knead well until the fruit and nuts are evenly mixed into dough. Shape into a round loaf and place in a greased 9-in. round baking pan., Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat egg white and honey; brush over loaf. With a sharp knife, make 2 shallow crosses across top of loaf. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FRUIT-NUT PUMPKIN BREAD



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"My family says our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner wouldn't be complete without this easy bread. I bake a variety to suit everyone-one plain, one with just nuts, one with raisins and dried cranberries, and one with everything." - Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each) and 1 cup spread.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2-2/3 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
2/3 cup golden raisins
2/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup dried cranberries
CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD:
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and cloves; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended. Fold in the walnuts, raisins and cranberries., Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For spread, place cranberries in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in cranberries and walnuts until blended. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MUESLI FRUIT AND NUT BREAD



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Make and share this Muesli Fruit and Nut Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tonyf56

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 10 slices, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 mashed ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup muesli
1/2 cup nuts

Steps:

  • Mix the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and set aside;.
  • In a second bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon add muesli and nuts mix well.
  • Combine all ingredients together and mix well
  • Pour into 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • bake 325 F 45 minute.
  • turn out on wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.8, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 277.8, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 16, Protein 5.5

FRUIT AND NUT BREAKFAST BREAD



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This is really easy, I got the recipe from a Pillsbury Cook Book. Perfect for a Brunch. They say it serves 10...but...make it and see how many it serves at your house!!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (11 ounce) can French bread, loaf crusty
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 -2 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Carefully unroll dough onto cookie sheet. Sprinkle with apricots, dates and almonds evenly over dough. Starting with long side, roll up; seal edges. Fold ends under; seal.
  • Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Immediately remove loaf from cookie sheet; place on serving plate or cutting board. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend powdered sugar and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency (I added just a little splash of almond extract!) stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle icing over slightly cooled loaf. To serve, cut diagonally into slices with serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 215.1, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 18.9, Protein 4.9

FRUIT AND NUT BREAD PUDDING



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Growing up our family was consider "poor" although we never felt like we were. But there were some things that we just didn't have on our table like most people did. One of those was what we called "fancy" desserts. But Mom would make her special dessert that she called Sweet Bread Delight. I found out later that it was just...

Provided by Tammy Raynes

Categories     Puddings

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 slices of day-old bread, torn into 1" pieces
2 c sugar
4 eggs
3 c milk
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 can(s) (21-ozs) apple pie filling
2 c coarsely chopped pecans
1 c golden raisins
3/4 c butter or margarine, melted
whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine bread and sugar; set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt and vanilla until foamy. Pour over bread mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • 2. Cut apples from pie filling in half; add apples and filling to bread mixture. Stir in pecans, raisins and butter. Pour into a greased 13"x9"x2" baking pan.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until firm. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream if desired.

NUT AND FRUIT BREAD



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Categories     Fruit     Nut     Orange

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter (or shortening), melted

Steps:

  • Grease an 8 x 5 inch loaf tin thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg well. Mix in milk and melted butter or shortening.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a mixing bowl. Add sugar, nuts, raisins and orange rind; mix well. Blend egg mixture into fruit and nut mixture until flour is just moistened.
  • Turn batter into greased loaf tin, and allow to stand for 20 minutes.
  • Place pan in the center of the oven. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Turn bread out on wire rack, and cool for several hours before slicing.

CRANBERRY FRUIT NUT BREAD



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Categories     Fruit

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup ocean spray fresh or frozen cranberries coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 tablespoon grated orange peel, or 1 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup orange juice
1 egg well beaten
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Generously grease and lightly flour 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Prepare cranberries, nuts, and orange peel. Set aside. In a bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda. Cut in shortening. Stir in orange juice, egg and orange peel mixing to moisten. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake 60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a rack 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely. Wrap and store overnight.

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prep all of your ingredients. This will help ensure that you have everything you need and that your ingredients are ready to use.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your fruit nut bread will taste. Use ripe, juicy fruits and nuts that are free of blemishes or mold.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Together: This step is essential for creating a light and fluffy texture in your bread. Cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy, and do not skip this step.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined, and do not overbeat the batter.
  • Bake the Bread at the Correct Temperature: The correct baking temperature is essential for achieving a perfectly baked fruit nut bread. Bake the bread at the temperature specified in the recipe, and do not overbake it.
  • Cool the Bread Completely Before Slicing: Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing it. This will help prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Fruit nut bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With its moist, flavorful texture and variety of fruits and nuts, fruit nut bread is a favorite among people of all ages. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you can easily make a delicious fruit nut bread with the help of this recipe. So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a loaf of delicious fruit nut bread that will be the star of your next gathering!

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