Here is a hearty and healthy quick bread, just perfect for Halloween morning.

INGREDIENTS

3 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Three eggs
1-1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 cup chopped tart apples
1/2 applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350° F degrees.

Butter two loaf pans.

Mix first nine ingredients in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, pumpkin, apples, applesauce, and oil.

Add in dry ingredients and mix until just moistened.

Stir in raisins and walnuts.

Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Cool in pans for about fifteen minutes; remove from pans and cool on rack.

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