Low Fat Apple Bread

Name: Low Fat Apple Bread
Ingredients: 1 cup applesauce (chunky or smooth); 3 eggs; 2 cups sugar (if using sweetened applesauce, use only 1-1/2 cups of sugar, for a less sweet taste); 1 -2 teaspoon vanilla; 3 cups apples (shredded or finely diced); 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups nuts (chopped) (optional)

11 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 cup applesauce (chunky or smooth)
3 eggs
2 cups sugar (if using sweetened applesauce, use only 1-1/2 cups of sugar, for a less sweet taste)
1 -2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups apples (shredded or finely diced)
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups nuts (chopped) (optional)

Directions

1

Set oven to 325 degrees F.
2

Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3

Grease two 9 x 5-in loaf pans or use mini loaf pans.
4

Grate the apples; set aside, cover with plastic wrap to prevent browning.
5

In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, eggs, sugar and vanilla.
6

Sift togethe the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
7

By hand mixing with a wooden spoon mix the dry ingredients to the applesauce mixture.
8

Add in the shredded apples and the nuts (if using).
9

Transfer mixture to the prepared loaf pans.
10

Bake for 75 mins or until loaf breads test done.
11

Sprinkle with sugar if desired before slicing loafs.
12

If desired you may replace the applesauce with 1 cup of vegetable or canola oil, but will increase the fat!