Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish.
Step 2
Heat evaporated milk and 1 cup water in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in grits. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, nuts, fruit with liqueur and orange peel. Cool for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Stir in yolks into grits mixture. Fold egg whites into grits mixture. Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan.
Step 4
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes; remove to wire rack or serving platter.
Step 5
Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups water and remaining 1 cup sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and maintain it, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in orange liqueur. Makes about 1 2/3 cups. Serve dessert bread warm with Orange Syrup.
