APPLE ORANGE BREAD

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I love to take advantage of the wonderful citrus fruits form our state. I made this orange bread for our church's Christmas bazaar bake sale, and it don't last long! -Norma Poole, Auburndale, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 large tart apples, quartered
1 large unpeeled orange, quartered
1-1/2 cups raisins
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, process apples, orange and raisins until finely chopped; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in fruit mixture and nuts. , Pour into three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.