Post by chief_cook2 on Feb 14, 2007 15:43:33 GMT -6
2 large unpeeled baking apples, cored and quartered
1 large unpeeled orange, quartered
1-1/2 cups raisins
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 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 chopped walnuts
In a blender or food processor, process apples, orange 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 four greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350°
for 50-55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in
pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Yield: 4 loaves.