2 c All purpose flour
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Nutmeg
1 ts Allspice
1 ts Orange peel, grated
1/2 ts Mace
1 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Orange concentrate, thawed
1/2 c Apple sauce
1/3 c Vegetable oil
1 ts Vanilla
3/4 c Pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 c Dried apricots, chopped
1 c Dates, chopped
Pre-heat oven to 300F. Lightly oil a 1 1/2 quart loaf pan & set
aside.
Whisk together the flour, spices, peel, baking powder, soda & salt.
In a in a food processor or blender, blend together the orange juice,
apple sauce, oil & vanilla.
Combine the wet with the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is
just combined. Fold in the nuts & add the dried fruit. Pour batter
into the loaf pan & bake until a knife inserted into the centre comes
out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool on a wore rack.
“Vegetarian
Yields
16 Servings