Applesauce-Pecan Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 c. canned applesauce
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. oil
3 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon, divided
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. chopped pecans, divided
1/2 c. mixed candied fruit
1/4 c. packed brown sugar

Preparation

Beat eggs until foamy.
Stir in next 4 ingredients.
Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and next 4 ingredients.
Gradually add to first mixture, beat with spoon until well mixed.
Stir in 1 cup nuts and the fruit.
Spread in well-greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Mix remaining nuts, cinnamon and the brown sugar.
Sprinkle evenly on top of batter and press lightly with hand.
Bake in preheated oven at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour, or until done.
To keep top from getting too brown, spread piece of foil over top during last 1/2 hour of baking.
Wrap in foil and store in refrigerator, will keep about one week.