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.

Karan xingh
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This bread is perfect for fall. It's warm and comforting.


Justin Karmasek
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I love the combination of fruits and nuts in this bread. It's so delicious!


Philip Torh
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This is the best pumpkin bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful.


Rashi Writes
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I made this bread for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Yousef Imad
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This bread is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Tammy Deitz
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Mukesh Kumer
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This is my new favorite pumpkin bread recipe. It's so moist and flavorful.


Snowman awesome yt plays
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Delicious! I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Eden Philander
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! I used walnuts and dried cranberries, and it was a perfect combination.


Kemigisa Juliet
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I've never been a big fan of pumpkin bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruits added a nice touch.


Sadat Ali77
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This pumpkin bread was a hit with my family! The combination of fruits and nuts gave it a delicious and moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.