3 c. sliced fresh peaches
1 3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. finely chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

Puree peaches and 6 tablespoons of sugar in food processor or blender. (Mixture should yield 2 1/4 cups). Combine dry ingredients; set aside. Combine remaining sugar and shortening; cream well. Add eggs; mix well.

Blend in peach puree, then dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Spoon batter into 2 well greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes or until done. Cool 10 minutes in pan; turn out on rack and cool completely.