Apple Orange Bread

Submitted by pansies

"Tea loaves are among my favourite things to bake. This is one in my to try file so I can't comment yet on how it works. Using the peel of the apple and orange in this would boost the fibre content some."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• 2 large unpeeled baking apples, cored and quartered
• 1 large orange, unpeeled, quartered
• 1 1⁄2 cups raisins
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup orange juice
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. In blender or food processor, process apples, oranges and raisins until finely chopped, set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in extract.
3. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in fruit mixture and nuts.
4. Pour into 3 greased 8" X 4" loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
5. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.