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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This dessert-like loaf is sure to delight your holiday guests. With tender peaches, rich cream cheese and crunchy pecans, it's oh-so-impossible to resist! Ingredients:
1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided |
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided |
3/4 cup butter, softened |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
2 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Thinly slice half of the peaches; chop remaining peaches. Set aside.
2. Pour melted butter into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange peach slices cut side down in a single layer over brown sugar. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extracts; mix well.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining cinnamon; add to creamed mixture. Fold in chopped peaches and remaining pecans.
5. Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plates. Serve warm. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
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