Quick Moist Fruit Loaf Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Description:
This Quick Moist Fruit Loaf lives up to its name – it’s incredibly moist and bursting with fruity flavors! Loaded with a delightful mix of dried papaya, apricots, cranberries, and raisins, this loaf is a delectable treat for any occasion. The secret to its moist texture? A generous amount of applesauce mixed into the batter. While it may not rise as high as traditional loaves, it’s dense and satisfying, reminiscent of biscotti when sliced. Enjoy it as is for a delightful snack cake, or follow the suggestion to slice and toast it for an extra treat.
Recipe Category:
Quick Breads
Keywords:
Breads, Dessert, Fruit, Christmas, Weeknight, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 64.8
- Fat Content: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 123.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 4.5g
- Protein Content: 2.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 | Raisins |
| 1 | Boiling water |
| 1 1/2 | Whole wheat flour |
| 1 | Baking soda |
| 7 | Sugar substitute |
| 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1/4 | Cinnamon |
| 2 | Salt |
| 1 | Vanilla extract |
| 1/4 | Unsweetened applesauce |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Lightly dust it with flour.
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Prepare Raisins: In a small bowl, combine the raisins with boiling water. Set aside for 30 minutes to plump up the raisins.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, sugar substitute, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: To the dry ingredients, add the soaked raisins (and any remaining liquid), egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce. Mix until just moistened, being careful not to overmix.
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and firm to the touch.
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Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve: Enjoy the Quick Moist Fruit Loaf warm, or slice it and toast it for an extra crunch. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.
This delightful loaf is perfect for sharing with family and friends, or for enjoying as a tasty snack any time of day!
