Portuguese Honey Spice And All Things Nice Fruit Bread Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Portugal with this exquisite honey spice fruit bread! Bursting with cranberries, candied fruit, and crunchy nuts, all steeped in rich Port wine, this recipe is a delightful twist on a classic. Adapted from a gourmet recipe, this bread is perfect for gifting or enjoying a slice with your morning coffee. Makes 6 loaves. Keeps for up to a week at room temperature when properly wrapped.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 1242 kcal
Protein 35g
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How to Make Portuguese Honey Spice And All Things Nice Fruit Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour six (6 by 3 1/4 by 2 inch) metal loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the honey and port wine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the cranberries, candied fruit, and nuts.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil for storage. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

328g

Fat

133g

Carbs

55g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Portuguese Honey Spice And All Things Nice Fruit Bread?

Portuguese Honey Spice And All Things Nice Fruit Bread takes about 175 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 130 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Portuguese Honey Spice And All Things Nice Fruit Bread?

Portuguese Honey Spice And All Things Nice Fruit Bread has approximately 1242 calories per serving, with about 35 g protein, 55 g carbohydrates and 88 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Portuguese Honey Spice And All Things Nice Fruit Bread?

The key ingredients for Portuguese Honey Spice And All Things Nice Fruit Bread are Unsalted Butter, Dried Cranberries, Mixed Candied Fruit, Port Wine, Walnuts, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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