ENGLISH MARMALADE PECAN BREAD

English Marmalade Pecan Bread image

My dad was Canadian, but had a very British upbringing. And, boy, did he love his marmalade! I know it's an acquired taste for some, but when I baked the jam into this nutty bread, everyone loved it-even my kids. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 jar (10 ounces) orange marmalade spreadable fruit
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9x5-in. loaf pan. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in marmalade. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaf in plastic and foil. To use, thaw wrapped loaf at room temperature. If desired, warm slices in toaster or microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.