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Pumpkin Quick Bread

Name: Pumpkin Quick Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 loaves.
Ingredients: 1 cup applesauce; 1 cup canned pumpkin; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/3 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3-2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup chopped pecans; TOPPING:; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Makes

2 loaves

Fall and Halloween are a time of harvest, and what better opportunity to combine two of the season's bounties - pumpkin and apples - to make this delightful quick bread? The brown sugar and nut topping gives it the finishing touch. -Helen Phillips, Horseheads, New York

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Ingredients

1 cup applesauce
1 cup canned pumpkin
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in dates and pecans. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans.
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 220 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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