How to Make Candied Fruit Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a sweet and scrumptious treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or as a dessert, then this Candied Fruit Bread recipe is just what you need! This delightful bread is a perfect balance of moist, tender crumb and the natural sweetness of candied fruits that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will surely impress your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup chopped blanched almonds
  • ¼ cup chopped candied citron
  • ¼ cup currants
  • 2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon peel

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8x4-inch loaf

  • Whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Mix in milk and melted butter until well combined.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Stir in sugar, pecans, almonds, citron, currants, cherries, and lemon peel until well combined. Add wet ingredients and stir just enough to blend. Pour batter into a generously greased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn out onto a wire rack; let cool for 3 hours before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 437mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 205mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 191mg

    Categories

    Sweet bread recipes