GUMDROP LOAVES

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups small gumdrops
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup red candied cherries, cut in half
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, applesauce and vanilla (batter will appear curdled). Remove black gumdrops and save for another use. In a large bowl, combine the gumdrops, pecans, dates, raisins, cherries and 1 cup flour; toss to coat. Combine the baking soda, cinnamon, pie spice and remaining flour; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in gumdrop mixture. , Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 300° for 45 minutes; cover loosely with foil. Bake 45 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

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