Yummy Applesauce Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup of applesauce
• 1/2 cup of butter, melted
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, stir together applesauce, melted butter, sugar and eggs until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the applesauce mixture until just blended.
4. Stir in the chopped nuts, if desired. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
5. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
6. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Applesauce bread is a moist and delicious treat enjoyed by both adults and children.
• It is a great way to use up leftover applesauce from canning.
• Applesauce bread can be served as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a dessert.