Best 5 Old Fashioned Plum Loaves Recipes
Dive into a culinary journey with our collection of old-fashioned plum loaves, a timeless treat that exudes comfort and nostalgia. Each recipe is handcrafted to perfection, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your senses. From the classic plain plum loaf, brimming with juicy plums and a hint of spice, to the indulgent chocolate plum loaf, boasting a rich, decadent chocolate batter studded with plump plums, our recipes cater to every palate. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will fill your home with the enticing aroma of freshly baked bread and the sweet, fruity essence of plums. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring a successful and delightful baking experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to create a masterpiece that will become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
FESTIVE SUGAR PLUMS - OLD FASHIONED SWEETMEATS
I love the Nutcracker Ballet and the music that accompanies it, especially the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies! These fabulous little festive sweetmeats are based on a recipe that I adapted from Delia Smith's latest and BRILLIANT cookbook, "Happy Christmas". I have made these TWICE already - as a pre-Christmas dummy run, and they are SO easy as well as being extremely delicious! Sugar plums are mentioned in all forms of literature; most famously in "The Night Before Christmas"............"The children were nestled, all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads". However, they are a VERY old kind of sweet/candy, and I have traced some recipes right back to the Middle Ages in one guise or another, usually with minced meat hence "sweet meat". This recipe can be made as a boozy after dinner adult treat, or with orange juice so the children can dream of them dancing in their heads! NB: These are great fun to make with the children, as they are easy as well as being "no-cook". If you plan to make them for gifts or to sell, pack them into attractive cellophane bags, glass jars or boxes and add a pretty ribbon as well as a label of ingredients and storage details. This recipe is part of my Old Fashioned Sweet Shop collection of recipes, sweets, candies, fudges, sugar plums and chocolates!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Candy
Time 5m
Yield 12 Sugar Plums, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put all of the dried fruit, ground almonds and glace ginger into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the grated orange zest and mix well. Then add the brandy or orange juice and pulse briefly until the mixture comes together.
- Mix the sugar and mixed spice together.
- Divide the sugar plum fruit mixture into 12 pieces and then roll into small balls, before rolling them in the spiced sugar to coat them all thoroughly.
- Cut the pistachios into slivers and cut the cherries into quarters, then push the pistachio slivers and cherry pieces into the top of the sugar plums, to imitate leaves and berries.
- Place them into small paper cases if you wish and store them in an airtight tin for up to 4 weeks if made with brandy, or up to 2 weeks in the fridge if made with orange juice.
- You may be able to perform the Nutcracker ballet now - or not!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.4, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.6
OLD-FASHIONED MINI PLUM LOAVES
Moist and golden, these loaves are a 'plum' part of the holiday baskets our family makes up for country friends and neighbors. I discovered the recipe in a historical cookbook-- it truly is full of old-fashioned goodness.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 1h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in eggs, baby food, oil and nuts just until moistened. Spoon into four greased 5-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. In a saucepan, combine topping ingredients; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 3 minutes. Poke holes with a fork in top of loaves. Cool in pans for 10 minutes or until topping is absorbed. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 174.1 mg, Sugar 22 g
CLASSIC MEATLOAF
The secrets to this meatloaf are fresh, very finely diced vegetables that give it moisture and flavor--and a light touch in mixing together the ingredients. This hearty meatloaf is the perfect meal for cool fall and winter evenings, served with mashed potatoes and simple mushroom gravy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the carrot, celery, onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor, and pulse until very finely chopped, almost to a puree. Place the minced vegetables into a large mixing bowl, and mix in ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Add Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate vegetables and egg into the meat. Pour in bread crumbs. With your hand, gently mix in the crumbs with your fingertips just until combined, about 1 minute.
- Form the meatloaf into a ball. Pour olive oil into a baking dish and place the ball of meat into the dish. Shape the ball into a loaf, about 4 inches high by 6 inches across.
- Bake in the preheated oven just until the meatloaf is hot, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce. Stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven. With the back of a spoon, smooth the glaze onto the top of the meatloaf, then pull a little bit of glaze down the sides of the meatloaf with the back of the spoon.
- Return meatloaf to oven, and bake until the loaf is no longer pink inside and the glaze has baked onto the loaf, 30 to 40 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cooking time will depend on shape and thickness of the meatloaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
APPLESAUCE LOAF CAKE
"Slices of this moist old-fashioned cake hold up well in a lunch bag," assures Pamela Kelley of Downey, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add to applesauce mixture; mix well. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
TEA LOAF
Enjoy a classic, fruity cake, packed full of plump tea-infused sultanas and raisins. Slice it into thick wedges and spread with salted butter for a satisfying treat
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Afternoon tea
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the sultanas, raisins and orange zest in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the tea and cover the bowl. Leave to sit for a minimum of 6 hours or ideally overnight to allow the dried fruit to soak up all the liquid.
- Heat the oven to 180C/160 fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin. Add the eggs, flour and sugar to the soaked fruit, ensuring everything is well combined. Spoon the mixture into the tin and place in the centre of the oven for 1 hour 30 mins or until firm to the touch. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 mins before transferring to a wire rack.
- Cut into thick slices and serve with butter. To store, wrap tightly and keep in an airtight container for up to five days. The loaf will taste even better after a few days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 42 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.31 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose ripe plums: Using ripe plums will ensure that your loaves are sweet and flavorful. Look for plums that are deep in color and slightly soft to the touch.
- Pit the plums: Before using the plums, you will need to pit them. To do this, cut the plums in half lengthwise and remove the pit. You can also use a cherry pitter to remove the pits.
- Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe are essential for creating a flavorful loaf. Be sure to use a good quality cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. You can also add other spices, such as ginger or allspice, to your taste.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the loaves tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the loaves until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the loaves are cooked through.
Conclusion:
These old-fashioned plum loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their sweet and flavorful plums and warm spices, these loaves are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have some ripe plums, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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