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Spicy Applesauce Fruit Bread

Name: Spicy Applesauce Fruit Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Ingredients: 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins; 1/2 cup chopped candied citron

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

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

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Ingredients

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1/2 cup chopped candied citron

Directions

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.
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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