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- ¾ cup (2 ounces) dried apples, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, at room temperature
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 120g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 280 | |
| Calories from Fat 134 | 48% |
| Total Fat 15.28g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 9.35g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium 129mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 33.15g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 13.44g | 9% |
| Protein 3.43g | 5% |
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