Fruit & Nut Brown Bread Recipe

Name: Fruit & Nut Brown Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces chopped dried cherries; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup Splenda brown sugar blend; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon molasses; ½ cup shortening; 2 eggs; 4 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup golden raisin

Servings: persons

6 ounces chopped dried cherries
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups boiling water
1 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon molasses
½ cup shortening
2 eggs
4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisin

1
Preheat oven to 325F Grease the insides of cans well.
2
Combine chopped cherries and baking soda in a bowl.
3
Pour in boiling water and let stand 5 minutes.
4
Combine sugar, shortening and eggs in a large bowl.
5
Using a mixer, beat at medium-high speed until creamy.
6
Add salt, molasses, the cherry mixture and flour and stir until well blended.
7
Add nuts and raisins; mix well.
8
Fill cans about two-thirds full with batter.
9
Bake about 1 hour, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Cool in cans on a wire rack 15 minutes.
11
Remove bread from can and place on wire rack to cook completely.

1969

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces chopped dried cherries, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup Splenda brown sugar blend, and more.

Yes, Fruit & Nut Brown Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fruit & Nut Brown Bread

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