How to Make Grandma's Pumpkin Bread with Raisins and Pecans - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something magical about the aroma of freshly baked pumpkin bread that fills the air with warmth and comfort. It's a nostalgic reminder of cozy autumn afternoons and the cherished moments spent with loved ones. And when it comes to pumpkin bread, Grandma's recipe is always the best. This Pumpkin Bread with Raisins and Pecans is a family treasure that has been passed down through generations, and it never fails to bring joy to the table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ⅔ cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅔ cup pecan nuts
  • ⅔ cup raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Cream sugar and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in pumpkin puree, eggs, and water. Mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and baking powder in a separate bowl; stir into the egg mixture. Fold in pecans and raisins. Spoon equal amounts of batter into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    253 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 114mg