APPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD

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Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in one recipe. I really don't know the origin of this bread, but I do know it's been one of my favorites for many years. -Patti Dillingham, Scranton, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1 cup shredded peeled apples
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add oil, sugars and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in zucchini, apples and pecans (batter will be stiff). Spoon into 3 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.