Pineapple Almond Date Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sliced almonds
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. margarine, softened
1 can crushed pineapple in syrup or juice
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. chopped dates

Preparation

Toast 3/4 cup almonds, save the remaining 1/4 cup for topping. Beat sugar and margarine in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until blended.
Stir in undrained pineapple and orange peel.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
Beat into pineapple mixture until blended.
Stir in 3/4 cup toasted almonds and dates.
Pour batter into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup untoasted almonds on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 55 to 60 minutes.