Pumpkin Applesauce Tea Bread, Submitted by Debbie Flinner, of Canton, Ohio

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2/3 cup oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3 2/3 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup raisins

Directions:

1. Beat sugar, molasses, pumpkin, applesauce, oil, milk and eggs on medium speed.
2. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
4. Pour into greased 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
5. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
6. Cool 10 minutes in pans.
7. Wrap in foil and store overnight.