Spicy Peach Nut Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 (16 ounce) can (2 cups) sliced peaches or apricot halves, drained (reserve syrup)
• 1/2 cup reserved syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease and flour* a 9 x 5 inch or 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
3. In large bowl, blend ingredients at low speed until moistened. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
4. Stir nuts into batter.
5. Pour into prepared pan.
6. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Immediately remove from pan; cool completely.
8. If desired, drizzle with confectioners' sugar glaze.
9. Store tightly wrapped in refrigerator.

Notes

* For best results, use our Pan Release!