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Apple Zucchini Bread

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A delightful twist on traditional quick bread, combining the sweetness of apples and the subtle earthiness of zucchini, infused with warm spices.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/4 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 heaping cup peeled and chopped apple
  • Optional: coarse sparkling sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. Mix the vegetable oil, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently.
  5. Toss the apples with the remaining sugar and cinnamon, then fold into the batter.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan evenly.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or adding a teaspoon of almond extract for a richer taste.

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