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Walnut Applesauce Bread

A rich, spicy apple-infused quick bread that tastes like a crisp fall morning. Eat it for breakfast or dessert. Wrap it in plastic and store for up to three months in the freezer, defrosting to enjoy it as needed.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Crisco shortening Use the solid kind (in a can) not liquid
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All Purpose White Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup applesauce Chunky or smooth is fine, but chunky gives a better texture
  • 3/4 cup Chopped Walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the over to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add vanilla extra and eggs. Beat until creamy and smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Remove liquid ingredients from mixer and stir in dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Hand mix until blended.
  • Add walnuts and stir. Add the applesauce and stir well.
  • Spread batter into greased loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center to check for doneness at 50 minutes. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done. If it is sticky, bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove bread from the oven and cool for 5 minutes. Use a butter knife insert around the rim to loosen the bread. Be careful -- it's hot. Invert and place onto a place or rack to finish cooling. Serve with honey, butter, or more fresh applesauce.