RAISIN PUMPKIN BREAD

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My family loves pumpkin bread, so I'm always looking for new ways to make it. My husband and daughter think this variation is the best. -Naomi Henderson, Ashburn, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, pumpkin, syrup, orange juice and zest; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and cloves; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Fold in raisins and pecans., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.