Apple Orange Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple Orange Bread

Recipe By : Taste of Home
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Quick Breads And Muffins

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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

In blender or food processor, process apples, oranges and raisins until
finely chopped, set aside. 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. Combine dry ingredients; add
to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in fruit mixture
and nuts. Pour into 3 greased 8" X 4" loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees
doe 50-55 minutes. or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out
clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to
cool completely.

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