Applesauce Bread

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We have a giant apple tree so also lots of applesauce. This is a good way to use up some of it. Reduce the sugar if you are using sweetened applesauce. I amended this recipe from a recipe i got from taste of home.

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Steps

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In a large mixing bowl , cream butter and sugar.

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Add the egg and applesauce.

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Mix well.

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Combine the flour , wheat germ , baking soda , cinnamon , baking powder , salt , nutmeg and cloves.

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Stir into creamed mixture just until moistened.

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Fold in dried fruit and nuts.

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Pour into a greased 8 inch x 4 inch loaf pan.

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Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

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Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, egg, applesauce, flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking soda, ground cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, dried fruit, nuts