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.

Tommy Gayle
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I love this pumpkin bread! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hilarious Puppets
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my pumpkin bread turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Sumon Hasan
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This pumpkin bread is amazing! It's the best I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Saddam Bhatti
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I've made this pumpkin bread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of sweetness. I love serving it with a cup of coffee or tea.


Emir Alimi
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This pumpkin bread is the perfect fall treat. It's moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of sweetness. I love serving it with a cup of coffee or tea.


Naveed Khaskhali
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this pumpkin bread without any problems. It turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ahad Mollah
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This pumpkin bread is a fall favorite in my house. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of sweetness. I love serving it with a cup of coffee or tea.


Milorad Bajic
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I love this pumpkin bread! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rana Daniyal
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my pumpkin bread turned out perfect! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Azan Akber
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This pumpkin bread is amazing! It's the best I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rose Strey
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I made this pumpkin bread for my family, and they loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Akshaar Kesopershad
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This pumpkin bread is the perfect fall treat. It's moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of sweetness. I love serving it with a cup of coffee or tea.


Misfortune 500
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anmol Kc
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This pumpkin bread is perfect for fall. It's moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of sweetness. I love serving it with a cup of coffee or tea.


Taylor Figg
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I made this pumpkin bread for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


isaac w
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This pumpkin bread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Jade Wrigley
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pumpkin bread was delicious! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit added a nice touch of texture.


Sita Sapkota
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This pumpkin bread is the best I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch of crunch and sweetness.


lalu shah
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I've made this pumpkin bread several times now, and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Yousaf Thaheem
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This pumpkin bread was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of spices.