Guest Author - Lisa Shea

INGREDIENTS
1 CUP Sugar
1/4 CUP Margarine
1/4 CUP applesauce
2 EGGS
1 CUP Pumpkin
2 Cups Flour
1/2 TSP. Salt
2 TSP. Baking Powder
1/4 TSP. Baking Soda
1 TSP. Cinnamon
1/2 CUP Raisins
1 TSP. Grated Orange Rind
1/4 CUP Orange Juice
1/2 CUP Chopped Walnuts



DIRECTIONS
LIGHTLY grease a 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pan
BEAT Sugar, Margarine, and Applesauce until creamy and light (about 5 minutes)
ADD Eggs one at a time and continue to beat
ADD Pumpkin and Mix until Smooth
COMBINE Flour, Salt, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Cinnamon
STIR into Pumpkin Mixture
MIX until smooth
ADD Raisins, Orange Rind, Orange Juice and Nuts
STIR well and pour into loaf pan
BAKE at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes or until done