aunt mabel's fruit bread

4 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on May 31, 2018

Aunt Mabel (Uncle Sam's wife) used to make a variety of things for guests since Uncle Sam ran for various political offices through the years. This is a recipe I asked for a long time ago, because it was so darn good!

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method Bake
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup oleo
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dates
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup nuts (she used chopped nuts, but coarsely chopped)
  • 10 - maraschino cherries

How To Make aunt mabel's fruit bread

  • Step 1
    Cream sugar and butter, add eggs and beat well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Put into pans and bake at 350 degrees 45-60 min.
  • Step 2
    Aunt Mabel wrote on the recipe: Plump raisins and dates in boiling water 1-2 min before adding for better results.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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