Almond Fruit Loaf - Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Butter and flour a 5 x 9-inch loaf pan. Combine fruit, nuts, flour, baking powder and 3/4 cup sugar; stir to mix evenly.
3. 3
   Use a mixer to beat eggs and 1/4 cup sugar until tripled in volume.
4. 4
   Pour into fruit mixture and stir with a spoon to blend.
5. 5
   Pack evenly into prepared pan and bake 2 hours or until done.
6. 6
   Cool in pan 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Invert and cool on rack.