Applesauce Nut Bread

I have not tried this recipe. I got it from Parish Pickens From Lakeshore United Methodist.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 8  ounces applesauce
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  eggs
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus 1/2 extra
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts, divided
• 1⁄4 cup  firmly packed brown sugar

Directions

1. Combine 1 cup sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, and milk: mix well.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg; add to sugar mixture, mixing well.
3. Stir in 3/4 cup nuts.
4. Spoon batter into a greased 9-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 2-3/4 inch loaf pan.
5. Combine brown sugar, extra 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cups nuts; sprinkle over batter.
6. Bake at 350 for 1 hour; cover loosely with aluminum foil for the last 30 minutes of baking time. Cool on rack.