1/2 c Unswt. apple or orange juice
1/2 c Raisins
1 c Chopped dried figs
1 c Canned or cooked pumpkin
2 tb Sugar
1/4 c Vegetable oil
1 1/2 c Whole wheat flour
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Baking powder
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground allspice
1/8 ts Ground cloves
1/2 c Chopped walnuts
Grated rind orange (2 ts dry
Combine the juice, raisins and figs in a bowl. Let stand for 1 hour
or overnight.
Beat together the 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 F oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into
the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 min.
Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Wrap in foil and
refrigerate until ready to use.