Apple Butter Bread

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I found this through my electric co-op magazine and boy am i ever glad i did. truly a nice moist quick bread. the key to this bread is obtaining a dark, rich apple butter - the darker the better for flavor. i used white house apple butter which was wonderful and outside of my mom's fresh homemade apple butter it is the best i've tried. i hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family.

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Steps

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In a mixing bowl , combine the apple butter , cinnamon and cloves.

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Whisk in the water , then oil , then brown sugar , then the eggs.

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Mix until smooth.

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Sift together , flour , baking soda and salt.

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Then combine with the apple butter mixture and mix until smooth.

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Pour into a greased 9-inch loaf pan or 3 to 4 mini-loaf pans.

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Bake at 350f for 65-70 minutes for the 9-inch pan or 45-50 minutes for the mini-loaves.

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Let stand for 10-15 minutes to cool slightly before removing from the pans and letting cool completely on a wire rack.

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Ingredients

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apple butter, cinnamon, clove, water, canola oil, brown sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt