SPICY APPLESAUCE FRUIT BREAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 126 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

zanib Fatima
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It sounds delicious.


Sita Poudar
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the bread is always delicious.


Roman Rr
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I made this bread for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


BADRi Ghosty
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfect! It was so moist and flavorful.


shaheem stallbaum
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This bread was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.


ONGAVADAL vlogs
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I'm not a big fan of applesauce, but I really enjoyed this bread. The spices really helped to balance out the sweetness of the applesauce.


ABRAHAM AYOMIDE
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This bread is delicious! The applesauce makes it so moist and the spices give it a wonderful flavor.


mpho mahada
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and moist.


Achintha konara
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover applesauce. It's also a nice change from the usual banana bread or zucchini bread.


Falr Kevin
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I'm not usually a fan of applesauce in baked goods, but this bread was surprisingly good. The spices really balance out the sweetness of the applesauce.


Imambaloch Imambaloch
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This bread is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of sweet and spicy.


Eamim Sheikh
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the applesauce and spices.


Kumar Ajay
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This recipe was a big hit with my family! The applesauce made the bread so moist and flavorful, and the spices gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.