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nor's chunky apple butternut squash bread

(3 RATINGS)
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Northern, MA
Updated on Sep 3, 2024

I had a recipe handed down from an aunt. It was originally just butternut squash bread. I removed most of the oil in it. I added spice, apples, and applesauce. It is delicious. I made this into a whole new recipe. It is better than the original. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how good it is. Yummy cinnamon spice and apples are a wonderful addition to this bread.

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Full of apples and warm spices, this apple butternut squash bread is sweet, tender, and delicious. Walnuts are spread throughout the quick bread and provide a nutty flavor and satisfying crunch. We love the sweetness the streusel topping adds. This bread will be a delicious treat in the fall with a cup of tea.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 2 loaves

Ingredients

  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH BREAD
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup apple sauce
  • 1 cup mashed butternut squash
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped apple
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins, optional
  • STREUSEL
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

How To Make nor's chunky apple butternut squash bread

Test Kitchen Tips
If canned butternut squash is not available, cube and boil butternut squash for about 15 minutes. Once tender, drain. Puree by running it through a food processor until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven.
    Step 1
    Grease 2 loaf pans and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix eggs, oil, applesauce, mashed squash, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
    Step 2
    In a large bowl, mix eggs, oil, applesauce, mashed squash, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
  • Sift the flour, spices, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
    Step 3
    In a separate bowl, sift the flour, spices, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Slowly add the flour to the wet ingredients.
    Step 4
    Slowly add the flour to the wet ingredients. Mix as you add the ingredients on low speed.
  • Fold in the diced apples, chopped walnuts, and raisins (if using).
    Step 5
    Fold in the diced apples, chopped walnuts, and raisins (if using).
  • Pour batter equally into the two prepared loaf pans.
    Step 6
    Pour batter equally into the two prepared loaf pans.
  • Blend the flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
    Step 7
    For the streusel, use a pastry blender to blend the flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Once crumbly, mix in the nuts.
  • Sprinkle streusel over each loaf.
    Step 8
    Sprinkle streusel over each loaf. Bake for approximately 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs.
  • Cool for about 10 minutes and move to a wire rack to cool.
    Step 9
    Cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Then remove to a wire rack to completely cool.
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