Fruit And Nut Loaf

Description

Source: Company's Coming Entertaining For The Holidays - Jean Pare

This nutritious loaf makes for a smart choice on Christmas morning.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped dried apple
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped dried apricot
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped dried pineapple
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) whole-wheat flour
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) baking soda
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tbsp (50 ml) cooking oil
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in medium heatproof bowl.
2. Let stand, uncovered, for about 10 minutes until softened.
3. Drain.
4. Combine next 7 ingredients in large bowl.
5. Make a well in centre.
6. Beat remaining 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
7. Add apricot mixture.
8. Stir.
9. Add to well.
10. Stir until just moistened.
11. Spread evenly in greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 12.5 x 7.5 cm) loaf pan.
12. Bake in 350°F (175°C) oven for about 55 minutes until wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean.
13. Let stand in pan for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.

Cuts into 16 slices