BLUEBERRY PEACH BREAD

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Provided by Kathie Carr

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2/3 c finely chopped almonds
2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 c all purpose flour, divided
3/4 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp allspice, ground
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c butter, softened
1 tsp finely shredded orange peel
1/4 c orange juice
2 large eggs
1/2 c blueberries
2/3 c coarsely chopped peaches

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 by 4 inch loaf pan. Stir together chopped almonds and sugar for topping and set aside.
2. In a large mixer bowl stir together 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, allspice, baking soda, and salt. Add butter, orange peel, and juice. Beat until combines on low. Then mix at medium speed 2 minutes. Gradually add eggs and remaining flour. Beat until just combined. Carefully fold in blueberries and peaches. Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle with sugar-almond mixture.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cover bread with foil and continue to bake for 15 minutes more. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely before cutting Freezes well.