Pumpkin Pecan Bread

You may remember the zucchini carrot bread recipe I shared several weeks ago. I made several loaves which are now in our freezer, it was a great way to use up the last zucchini from my garden. This pumpkin pecan bread recipe is also from my step-sister and is every bit as delicious. In fact you may want to add this bread to your Thanksgiving table. It is that good. This pumpkin pecan bread also freezes well so make some to enjoy now and some to enjoy later. You’ll be glad you did. Take advantage of the abundance of pumpkin available this time of year and fill your freezer with this delicious pumpkin pecan bread.

Pumpkin Pecan Bread

Ingredients:

1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
1-1/2 Cups White Sugar
2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
4 Eggs (Beaten)
2 Cups Processed Pumpkin
2 Cups Finely Grated Carrots
3-1/3 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1-1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1-1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
2 Cups Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
1 Cup Raisins

Directions:

Beat the sugars and oil until fluffy. Add the eggs and mix well. Add pumpkin and carrot mixture. Mix well.
Sift dry ingredients together; Add nuts and raisins to flour mixture.  Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture.  If too thick, add 2 Tablespoons water. Mix well.
Grease and flour two loaf pans. (Whole pecans can be laid on top of mixture for decoration). Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees, or until toothpick inserted into middle of loaf comes out clean.
Cool on rack 10 minutes before cutting.
Freezes well.  If freezing, wrap loaf in plastic wrap, and then in aluminum foil.

I know we will be enjoying this pumpkin pecan bread with our tea this winter. Slightly toasted it will be the perfect afternoon snack.