Applesauce-Pecan Bread

• 2 large eggs
• 1 c. canned applesauce
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. oil
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. cinnamon, divided
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 c. chopped pecans, divided
• 1/2 c. mixed candied fruit
• 1/4 c. packed brown sugar

1. Beat eggs until foamy.
2. Stir in next 4 ingredients.
3. Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and next 4 ingredients.
4. Gradually add to first mixture, beat with spoon until well mixed.
5. Stir in 1 cup nuts and the fruit.
6. Spread in well-greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
7. Mix remaining nuts, cinnamon and the brown sugar.
8. Sprinkle evenly on top of batter and press lightly with hand.
9. Bake in preheated oven at 350u0b0 for 1 hour, or until done.
10. To keep top from getting too brown, spread piece of foil over top during last 1/2 hour of baking.
11. Wrap in foil and store in refrigerator, will keep about one week.

eggs, canned applesauce, sugar, oil, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, flour, pecans, mixed candied fruit, brown sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=286268 (may not work)