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Pumpkin Pecan Loaves Recipe

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Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I'll wrap up a lovely loaf as a homemade gift for teachers and Sunday school leaders. -Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas

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Pumpkin Pecan Loaves Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

15 60 75

Ingredients

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CARAMEL GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine the pumpkin, oil, eggs and water; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined; fold in the pecans.
Spoon into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
For glaze, combine the butter, sugars and cream in a saucepan. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Cool for 20 minutes. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaves. Yield: 2 loaves.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 498 calories, 22 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 428 mg sodium, 72 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Pecan Loaves in Taste of Home October/November 2000, p27

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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by Lynnette68

I've made these loaves every year since the recipe was printed in the magazine. I've tried others, but this one remains our favorite. The loaves are great without the glaze, but even better with!

Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2010 by erospert

I have used this recipe exclusively since it was first printed several years ago in Taste of Home. I have made this bread more times than I can remember and have never had a problem with it not turning out right. I love that it comes out nice and high and I never have to worry about it sticking to the pan. This is my most requested quick bread recipe!

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by chriscurl@hotmail.com

This has been a favourite recipie of mine since it first came out a number of years ago. It is always a hit!! I believe it's the surprise topping.

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2009 by Tschantz

Great! Everyone want's the recipe!

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2009 by papawoman

Is absoultely delicious - freezes well and full of taste. Very easy and quick. I make in my mini bread tins for my christmas gift boxes. The glaze compliments the bread perfectly. A real favorite.

Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2009 by btakpowers

This is the greatest pumpkin bread. I add chocolate chips to the recipe and I get asked to make it often.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by Kichler073

This is the best and most moist pumpkin bread I have ever made.