Ingredients
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon grated orange zest1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins1/2 cup chopped candied citron
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, spices and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, sugars, melted butter and orange zest until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. In a small bowl, toss cranberries and candied citron with remaining flour; fold into batter.
Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
