Applesauce Bread

Applesauce Bread

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8 by 4 by 3-inch loaf pan.
2. Cream the butter and brown sugar. Add the remaining ingredients except the raisins and nuts. Mix well until blended. Stir in the raisins and nuts. Pour into the loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes.
3. Creamy Apple Butter:
4. 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
5. 1 cup apple butter
6. Whip the cream cheese and apple butter together. Serve with bread.