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Raisin Applesauce Loaf


I got this recipe from my friend, Doreen. A very moist loaf that could pass for cake with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 ½ cup flour
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cup apple sauce
  • ½ cup oil
  • ½ cup reserved liquid
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup fresh walnuts


Method:
  1. Put raisins and spices in a small pot, cover with water and cook for 20 min. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup liquid.
  2. Combine dry ingredients.
  3. Add applesauce, oil, liquid and eggs, beating two minutes.
  4. Stir in raisins and nuts.
  5. Bake in 2 small greased and floured bread pans at 350° F for about 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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15 comments:

  1. TrishJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Sounds good to me, I have all the ingredients on hand so this would be a perfect loaf to make for the lunches in the week ahead!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    I'm going to bake this right now. Perfect! I was just about to go look for a good recipe for something to bake for my Dad. He will love this. Kathy (MGC)

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  3. Peggy ClydeJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I love breads like this. Thanks for the recipe.

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  4. BettyJanuary 16, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Raisin Applesauce loaf..looks delicious..and it will be so good with cheese.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    would love to know what the true size of the pan is.. Looks really good..

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  6. AnnelieseJanuary 16, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    To anonymous ...my pans are about
    7" X 3 1/2". I have made this in three loaves - they are not too high then, but this time I did two loaves and an extra large muffin on the side.=)

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  7. TonyaJanuary 16, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    It's in the oven right now...thank you so much for the recipe. It smells heavenly! One question, the batter seemed a little sweet, are the loaves very sweet once baked?

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  8. AnnelieseJanuary 16, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    Tonya, It should not be too sweet, because I already decreased the sugar by 1/2 cup from the original. I would recommend using unsweetened applesauce.

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  9. TonyaJanuary 17, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Anneliese, it is absolutely delicious! Not too sweet at all. I usually wrap quick breads up and let them sit overnight before we eat them, but we just couldn't help ourselves, we have already eaten almost a whole loaf as a late night snack. All 5 of my kiddos give it a hearty thumbs up and my kids are not big raisin eaters.

    Thanks for a wonderful recipe, I am writing it down and adding it to my recipe box as a "keeper".

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  10. CrystalJanuary 17, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    Oh this looks absolutely wonderful. It is make my mouthwater, just thinking about it.
    Thanks for the recipe.

    Have a blessed weekend!

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  11. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~January 17, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    This bread looks so moist and wonderful. I will try it soon.

    I just posted a recipe that you might like. One of my own creation but inspired by another.

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  12. LesleyNovember 29, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    I needed a recipe for a loaf for the church bake sale, so I chose this one out of the zillions that came up when I googled. It was absolutely fabulous and I've made it twice since then. This is now my fav recipe site! Oh, and the Applesauce Loaf sold within a minute of it being put on the table!

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  13. AnnelieseNovember 29, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Thanks, Lesley!!

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  14. AnonymousJune 26, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Thank you for this wonderful recipe Anneliese!! I didn't have the right size loaf pans so when that happens I go to my trusty bundt pan. It came out fabulous. I am really enjoying your site. I have also made your wonderful french bread, but I have to tell you it is dangerous to make it unless you have family/guests/friends around or you end up eating most of it yourself.
    Keep up your good work..
    blessings,
    Claudia

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2017 at 7:58 PM

    Great recipe, thanks! I reduced the sugar to 1/4 cup and it was still sweet enough (used unsweetened applesauce)

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