CARROT PEAR BANANA BREAD

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This is a big recipe that makes four loaves, because everyone kept wanting me to make a loaf for them! It's a very forgiving recipe, so if you want to tweak the amounts or ingredients, or add extra spices or some dried fruit, it still turns out nicely. The bread comes out a beautiful orange shade, and looks great on a holiday table.

Provided by Larry Cline @larrywcline-1309

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound(s) carrrots
four ripe bananas
15 ounce(s) canned pears, drained
four eggs, beaten
4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
4 teaspoon(s) salt
4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
8 cup(s) plain flour
5 cup(s) sugar or splenda
3/4 cup(s) melted shortening
1 cup(s) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash carrots (no need to peel them) and put in a saucepan with water to cover. Simmer over medium heat until soft.
  • Place the carrots in a food processor and, working in batches, blend with the bananas, pears, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar or Splenda, salt, and baking soda. Add the carrot mixture and stir until well-blended. Stir in the melted shortening. If desired, toss some chopped nuts with a little flour and fold into the batter.
  • Spoon into four greased and floured 9x4-inch loaf pans, and bake at 350° for one hour, until the loaves test done.

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