CAROLYN'S HOLIDAY FRUIT BREAD

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This is an old Victorian recipe intended to use up all the uneaten canned fruit in the pantry. It's lovely around Christmas time, and always great for holiday gifts. If desired, frost with cream cheese frosting or a lemon glaze.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups applesauce
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup black raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves together in a large bowl. Stir in the oats. Beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs until well blended. Mix in the applesauce, walnuts, and raisins. Stir in the flour mixture just until moistened. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted in middle comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Take care not to overbake. Cool 5 minutes in pan before turning out on a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 422 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

Kobbi Planetz
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I also like that it's not too sweet.


Tsakani Mbanyele
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This fruit bread is the perfect holiday gift. It's delicious and festive.


Devil Engels
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I love that this recipe uses fresh fruit. It makes the bread so much more flavorful.


Bitter Mooi2
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This fruit bread is a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. It's also perfect for potlucks and parties.


MD Mokarim
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This bread is the perfect way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.


Lutendo Tendi
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I love the combination of fruits in this bread. It's so festive and delicious.


MY VLOG BUFLO Malik abdullah
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This fruit bread is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


MR XWAQAR
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday gift.


MDNajmulsakib 7172
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This is my new favorite fruit bread recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Aayush pun Magar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfectly. It's so delicious!


Abdiasbigboy Casil
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This fruit bread is the best! It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Lazarus Smith
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I love the way this bread looks and tastes! It's the perfect addition to any holiday table.


sanjay bk
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This bread is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I will definitely be making it again.


Asim Safdar
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This fruit bread is delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


Shahzaib Jutt
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Love this recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Valentino Akol Tong Akol
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I made this bread for a Christmas party and it was gone in minutes! It's the perfect holiday treat.


Kalsoom Ch
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This fruit bread was a hit at our holiday gathering! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet, tangy flavor.