Old-Fashioned Apple Loaf

2 c all-purpose flour,unsifted
2 t baking powder
1 t apple pie spice*
1/2 t salt
1/4 t baking soda
2/3 c chunky applesauce
1/2 c granulated sugar
2 ea eggs
1/4 c crisco oil
2 T milk
2 T walnuts,chopped
2 t butter (or margarine)
1 t brown sugar,packed

Preheat oven to 350F. Oil and flour 8" x 4" loaf pan. Set aside.

Mix flour, baking powder, apple pie spice, salt and baking soda in medium mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine applesauce, granulated sugar, eggs, Crisco oil, and milk in large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add dry ingredients. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer just until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into prepared pan. Combine walnuts, butter, and brown sugar in small mixing bowl. Mix with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle down center of loaf. Bake at 350F for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan. Cool on wire rack.

*Substitute 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, dash of ground nutmeg, and
dash of ground cloves for apple pie spice if desired.

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