PUMPKIN DATE NUT BREAD

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We think this a moist and yummy bread. It is full of nuts and is topped with a pretty caramel-colored glaze. The flavors remind me of autumn.-Wendy Rusch, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup canola oil
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
CARAMEL GLAZE:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, oil, water and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in dates and pecans., Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For glaze, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, sugar, butter and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved., Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber brown. Remove from the heat; transfer to a small bowl. Cool to room temperature. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Drizzle over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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