Double Cranberry Banana Bread

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and crumbly. Beat in eggs, banana and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup pecans and dried cranberries.
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  1. Transfer to a greased 8×4-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Can you freeze Double Cranberry Banana Bread?

Securely wrap cooled loaf in foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Test Kitchen tips

  • Grease the pan generously and be sure to let the bread stand 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 289 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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