Wenatchee Apple Bread

This recipe is from Baking Across America by Arthur L. Meyer. I'm keeping it here for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• Batter

• 2  cups  sifted all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup apple, peeled and diced
• 1⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄3 cup raisins

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

Directions

1. For the batter, sift dry ingredients together.
2. Cream butter and sugar until well-blended.
3. Stir in eggs, applesauce, diced apples, sour cream, nuts, and raisins.
4. Mix thoroughly.
5. Gradually stir in flour mixture to form a smooth batter.
6. Pour batter into a greased 9-inch loaf pan.
7. For topping, combine all ingredients and spread on top of batter.
8. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 50-60 minutes.
9. Test doneness by inserting toothpick into the center of bread. If it comes out clean, it's done.