Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread

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Since the rain, cold and gray of pre-winter has set in i have the desire to be baking again. This is one of my real favorites. It bakes up with that wonderful aroma of cinnamon and apples that just welcomes everyone be they family or guests.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

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In a large bowl , cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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Mix in applesauce , cinnamon and one packet oatmeal.

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Stir in the eggs one at a time , beating well with each addition.

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Mix in the baking soda and flour.

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Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining packet of oatmeal.

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Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes , until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

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Ingredients

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butter, splenda brown sugar blend, splenda granular, unsweetened applesauce, ground cinnamon, instant apple and cinnamon oatmeal, eggs, baking soda, all-purpose flour