Two Grain Cranberry Applesauce Bread Recipes

TWO GRAIN CRANBERRY /APPLESAUCE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together all but 2 tablespoons of the rolled oats, the all purpose and whole wheat flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cloves.
• Add cranberries and pecans.
• Stir into butter mixture alternately with applesauce, making 3 additions of oat mixture and 2 of applesauce.
• Scrape into parchment paper lined or greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
• Sprinkle with reserved rolled oats.
• Bake in centre of 350f degree oven until tester inserted in centre comes out clean, about 65 minutes.
• Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
• Turn out onto rack and let cool completely.
• Make-ahead: Wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or overwrap with heavy duty foil and freeze for up to 1 month.

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt;. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be very thick). Fold in apples, cranberries and walnuts. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, combine cranberries, spices, sugar and wine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel and core apples and cut into 1/2" cubes, and add to the cranberry mixture after the original 20 minutes of simmering and mix well. Cover the sauce pan and continue to simmer an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If sauce begins to stick, add a small amount of water.
• Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Enjoy!