Ingredients

  • 1 c. unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 heaped tsp. baking soda
  • juice and grated zest of 1 orange
  • 1 3/4 c. unbleached flour
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/3 c. raisins
  • 4 tsp. margarine, melted
  • butter flavored cooking spray

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In large bowl, combine applesauce and baking soda.
  • Stir in orange juice and zest, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, raisins and melted margarine.
  • Blend well. Spread the batter in a 9 1/2 x 5-inch loaf pan, lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 40 minutes to golden brown.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to wire rack to cool.
  • Slice 1/2-inch slices. To store, wrap slices individually and freeze.
  • Makes 18 servings. Exchange:
  • Bread/starch.