1/2 c Unswt. apple orange juice;
1/2 c Raisins;
1 c Dried figs; Chopped
1 c Pumpkin; cooked or canned
2 tb Sugar;
1/4 c Vegetable oil;
1 1/2 c Whole wheat flour;
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Baking powder;
1 ts Ground cinnamon;
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg;
1/4 ts Ground allspice
1/8 ts Ground cloves;
1/2 c Walnuts; chopped
Orange; rind grated
(2 ts dry)
Combine the juice, raisins and figs in a bowl. Let stand for 1 hour
or overnight.
Beat together the pumpkin, sugar and oil. Stir in the fruit mixture.
Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and spices. Mix well. Add
the nuts and orange rind. Stir to blend well.
Pour the batter into a lightly oiled 8 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake in
325 F oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into
the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 min.
Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Wrap in foil and
refrigerate until ready to use.
1/2 inch slice – 160 calories, 1 bread exchange, 1 fruit, 1 fat 26
grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 6 grams fat, 69 mg sodium, 221
mg potassium, 0 cholesterol
Yields
16 Servings