Spicy Applesauce Fruit Bread
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
I've had this fruity loaf in my recipe collection since 1975. I tweak it with spices and candied fruit, depending on the season. —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1 tablespoon grated orange zest
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1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
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1/2 cup chopped candied citron
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, spices and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, sugars, melted butter and orange zest until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. In a small bowl, toss cranberries and candied citron with remaining flour; fold into batter.
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2.
Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 126 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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