Ingredients for Applesauce Date Nut Bread
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
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How to Make Applesauce Date Nut Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup chopped dates, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce until warm (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add ½ cup shortening to the warm applesauce and stir until completely melted.
- Add the warm applesauce mixture to the walnut mixture and stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs with a fork.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 2 cups all-purpose flour to the eggs. Mix well until just combined. The mixture will be dry.
- Gradually add the walnut mixture to the wet ingredients, ¼ at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Invert the bread onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate for 8-12 hours before slicing. This allows the flavors to meld and the bread to become extra moist.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
136 g
Sugar
1185g
Fat
92g
Carbs
172g
