date and apricot pumpkin bread

(1 RATING)
28 Pinches
Louisville, KY
Updated on Oct 1, 2013

I have had this recipe a long time. But, I haven't made it lately. So many recipes, so little time. But, I have taken it to Thanksgiving dinner at my sister-in-law's. It is a little different from run of the mill, pumpkin bread.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

How To Make date and apricot pumpkin bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, beat together egg, egg whites, sugar, pumpkin, oil, and orange juice.
  • Step 3
    In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices; add to egg mixture, and beat to blend. Stir in dates and apricots. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Step 4
    Bake, until it tests clean with a toothpick, inserted in center, comes out clean (about 1 hour). Let cool for 15 minutes; turn out onto a rack. Serve warm or cooled. Makes one loaf (10-12 servings). Nutrition: One serving 248 cal, 7 g fat (.9 g sat), 18 mg chol, 103 mg sod, 44 g carb, 4 g protein.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #pumpkin
Keyword: #festive
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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