SPICY APPLESAUCE FRUIT BREAD

Spicy Applesauce Fruit Bread image

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

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

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