FRUIT 'N' NUT MINI LOAVES

Fruit 'n' Nut Mini Loaves image

"My family really enjoys these pretty mini loaves - every slice is loaded with fruit and nuts," jots Judi Oudekerk from Buffalo, Minnesota. "You can substitute dates for the dried apricots for a change of pace...or use red and green maraschino cherries at Christmas for added color."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound dried apricots or dates, halved
16 ounces Brazil nuts
1 cup pecan halves
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Stir in the apricots, nuts and cherries. Beat eggs and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon into eight greased and floured 4-1/2x2-1/2x1-1/2-in. loaf pans (pans will be full). , Bake at 325° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from the pans to wire racks. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.