Classic Fruit Bread

Warm, fragrant, and delightfully comforting, this Classic Fruit Bread is the ultimate homemade treat for any time of year. Packed with a medley of mixed dried fruits—like raisins, cranberries, and apricots—plus a hint of bright orange zest and optional crunchy nuts, this sweet loaf is bursting with flavor in every slice. A touch of cinnamon adds a cozy spice, while a buttery, tender crumb ensures each bite practically melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack paired with a steaming cup of tea, this fruit bread is easy to make and comes together with a simple mix-and-fold technique. Plus, it stays moist and delicious for days, making it ideal for both quick weekday snacks and elegant weekend gatherings. Bake a loaf today and fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of this classic comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 120 milliliters whole milk
• 200 grams mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, apricots, and cranberries)
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 50 grams chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until incorporated.

Step 6

Fold in the mixed dried fruits, orange zest, and chopped nuts if using.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve once cooled. The fruit bread can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1022.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3559.7

Total Fat 149.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 641.5mg	0%
Sodium 2308.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 533.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.0g	0%
Total Sugars 289.6g
Protein 56.9g	0%

Vitamin D 136.5IU	0%
Calcium 416.9mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 2377.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 57.6%