DOUBLE CRANBERRY BANANA BREAD

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We love quick breads, and I've found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to make before the holidays and freeze for last-minute guests or gifts. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and crumbly. Beat in eggs, banana and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup pecans and dried cranberries., Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaf in foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.