November 11, 2010 at 9:27 a.m.
Note: Apples good for sauce are: McIntosh, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Jonathans, and Paula Reds. If you don't have a blender, use a potato masher or an electric hand beater.
APPLESAUCE 'N CARROT WHEAT BREAD
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. unsweetened, applesauce
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. white flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1 c. shredded carrots
1 t. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
2 eggs, slightly beaten
In a medium bowl, mix sugar and applesauce. Combine dry ingredients and add to applesauce mixture. Add carrots, vanilla, nuts and eggs; mixing well. Lightly coat a 9x5-inch load pan with cooking spray, then lightly with flour. Turn into pan; bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes. Bread will pull away from sides when done. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan onto wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Makes 12 servings.
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APPLESAUCE NUGGET COOKIES
2 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. allspice
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. cloves
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. applesauce
1 t. baking soda
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. (6 oz. pkg.) butterscotch chips
In a medium bowl, combine flour and spices, except baking soda. Add nuts. In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar; stir in flour mixture. In a small bowl combine applesauce and baking soda; add egg; add the creamed mixture. Mix in dry ingredients. Stir in butterscotch chips. Drop by teaspoons full 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
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