Honeyed Date Prune Bread Recipe

Name: Honeyed Date Prune Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. pitted dates (minced fine); 2 c. pitted prunes (minced); 4 tbsp. shortening; 1 1/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 c. honey; 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1 1/2 c. warm water; 1/2 c. orange juice; 2 Large eggs, beaten; 4 c. sifted flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoon baking pwdr; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 c. minced pecans; 1 c. walnuts

Servings: persons

2 c. pitted dates (minced fine)
2 c. pitted prunes (minced)
4 tbsp. shortening
1 1/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. honey
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. orange juice
2 Large eggs, beaten
4 c. sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon baking pwdr
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 c. minced pecans
1 c. walnuts

1
Put prunes, dates, shortening, brown sugar, honey, vanilla, orange peel, orange juice and warm water into a mixing bowl.
2
Stir well and set aside for 15 min.
3
Add in Large eggs, stir; add in soda and mix thoroughly.
4
Sift flour, baking pwdr and salt.
5
Add in to liquid and stir just sufficient to moisten dry ingredients.
6
Mix in nuts.
7
Turn into two greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans.
8
Bake in a slow oven (325 degrees) one hour or possibly till bread tests done in the center.
9
Let stand in pans 10 min; turn onto wire rack to cold.
10
Wrap in foil or possibly plastic wrap and store in cold place.

2466

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

336

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. pitted dates (minced fine), 2 c. pitted prunes (minced), 4 tbsp. shortening, 1 1/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed, and more.

Yes, Honeyed Date Prune Bread Recipe falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!