strawberry pecan bread

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Jan 29, 2013

My cousin gave me this recipe about 30 years ago and it is one of my favorite quick breads. It only takes a few minutes to whip up and pop into the oven. Photo: Ziplist.com

prep time 10 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

How To Make strawberry pecan bread

  • Step 1
    In a medium sized bowl, combine the butter and the sugar, vanilla, and lemon extract until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat each one well.
  • Step 2
    Combine flour, salt, cream of tartar and soda. Combine sour cream and jam. Add the jam mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients to the cream mixture. Beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in the pecans.
  • Step 3
    Turn mixture into a lightly greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 55 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Serve warm with butter or cream cheese spread.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #sweet
Keyword: #moist
Keyword: #fruity
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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