1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. oil or melted butter
1 1/4 c. applesauce
3/4 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
1/2 c. maraschino cherries (undrained), chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat egg. Add oil and applesauce. Sift in dry ingredients. Mix well. Add walnuts and cherries. Pour batter into greased 5 x 9-inch loaf pan.

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.

Yields 15 servings.