Cranberry Mint Loaf

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A loaf with the traditional christmas colours and an unusual yet delicious, combination of flavours. fresh cranberries, and spearmint gumdrops make this a pretty loaf.

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Steps

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Toss cranberries , gumdrops and first 1 tablespoons flour together in small bowl until cranberries and gumdrops are coated.

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Set aside.

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Cream margarine and sugar together in large bowl.

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Add eggs , 1 at a time , beating well after each addition.

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Beat in flavouring and lemon rind.

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Combine next 4 ingredients in separate large bowl.

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Add to margarine mixture.

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Stir until just moistened.

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Batter will be very thick.

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Stir in milk and cranberry mixture until just combined.

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Turn into greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.

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Bake in 350f oven for 1 to 1 1 / 4 hours until wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean.

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Let stand in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire rack to cool completely.

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Cuts into 18 slices.

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Companys coming home for the holidays.

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Ingredients

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fresh cranberries, spearmint candy leaves, all-purpose flour, margarine, granulated sugar, eggs, mint extract, lemon rind, baking powder, baking soda, salt, milk