ZUCCHINI APPLE BREAD

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Early fall means zucchini is taking off in the garden and there are fresh apples aplenty. Use them both up in this tender quick bread. -Kathy Strawser, Dunkirk, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup grated peeled apples

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the oil, sugars and vanilla; beat until blended. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, pecans and apples., Transfer to 3 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.