Candied Fruit Bread

Not as heavy as traditional fruit bread, nor nearly as dense with fruit, this version features a variety of nuts and candied fruits in small amounts. Serve it plain or lightly toasted.

• Calories: 482 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup currants
• ¼ cup chopped candied citron
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries
• 2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon peel
• ¼ cup chopped blanched almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease an 8x5-inch loaf tin thoroughly. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Add milk and melted butter; mix well.

Step 3

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, prepared fruits and nuts, and mix well. Add egg mixture to fruit and nut mixture, stirring just enough to blend. Pour batter into the greased loaf tin. Let stand for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Place pan in center of oven on middle rack. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Turn out on wire rack, and allow to cool for several hours before slicing.