Spiced Applesauce Bread

Caryn's Note:

Sweet bread that I made when I was in high school. Very lovely with the crunch topping.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 7x3x2in ...

Topping

• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Batter

• 1 1/2 cups applesauce
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Generously grease two 7x3x2-inch loaf pans.
3. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk; set aside.
5. In a small bowl, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Add the dry ingredients (does not include topping) to the applesauce mixture; beat well.
7. Fold in pecans.
8. Pour this mixture evenly into the two prepared pans.
9. Sprinkle topping evenly over the two loaf pans.
10. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Cool prior to slicing.

Reviews

[Barb Gertz]

Yummy,Moist,with a tasty crunchy topping.The house smelled so good while it was baking could hardly wait to taste it. Very easy to make. I did add a cup of raisins. This will make a great bread for gifts at Christmas. Thanks Caryn

[Chef Judy]

Very Good! Hubby loved this - I caught him hacking off slices and loading them with butter for breakfast. Oh well, it's better than going hungry!

[Hoddevik]

My wife and I loved this bread. I will definitely make it again and can't wait to share it with others!

I love fresh grated nutmeg and probably used extra, but that is just a personal preference.