Cranberry Fruit Bread

15 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (12 oz.) fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
  • 2 c. pecan halves
  • 1 c. chopped, mixed candied fruit
  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1 c. golden raisins
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
  • 4 c. all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. orange juice
  • 1/4 c. shortening, melted
  • 1/4 c. warm water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine cranberries, pecans, fruit, dates, raisins and orange peel with 1/4 cup flour; set aside.
  2. 2
    In another bowl, combine sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining flour; set aside.
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs.
  4. 4
    Add orange juice, shortening and water.
  5. 5
    Add flour mixture; stir just until combined. Fold in cranberry mixture.
  6. 6
    Spoon into three greased and wax paper-lined 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 60 to 65 minutes or until breads test done.
  8. 8
    Yields 3 loaves.

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