Ingredients

1/2 C. unsweetened. apple orange juice
1/2 C. raisins
1 C. dried figs; chopped
1 C. pumpkin; cooked or canned
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 C. vegetable oil
1 1/2 C. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 C. walnuts; chopped
Orange; rind grated (2 tsp. dry)

Cooking Instructions

Combine the juice, raisins and figs in a bowl. Let stand for 1 hour or overnight. Beat together pumpkin, sugar, and oil. Stir in the fruit mixture. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and spices. Mix well. Add the nuts and orange rind. Stir to blend well. Pour the batter into a lightly oiled 8 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake in 325 oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minute. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Wrap in foil and refrigerate until ready to use.
 
 
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