Peachie Peach Pecan Nut Bread Recipes

Steps:

• Drain peaches, reserving 1/4 cup syrup.
• Finely chop 1 cup peaches; set aside.
• In blender container, combine remaining peaches, butter or margarine, eggs, the reserved peach syrup and lemon juice.
• Cover; blend just until smooth.
• Stir together dry ingredients.
• Add egg mixture; stir just until moistened.
• Fold in reserved peaches and nuts.
• Turn into a greased 8x8x2 inch loaf pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
• Spread with peach preserves.
• Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove and cool on rack.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
• Place peaches, peach juice and 6 tablespoons sugar in a blender; puree until smooth.
• In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Blend this mixture into the flour mixture, alternately with the peach puree; stir just to combine. Fold in the nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans; turn out on rack and let cool completely.