Peach Bread

Yep, it's peach season here in Michigan.   That means Peach Pies, Peach Cobbler, Peach Ice Cream & Peach Bread.   This bread is so good and so versatile.  I sometimes add blueberries to it.   Sometimes I add chocolate chips.  Sometimes I add nuts and sometimes I add all them.

PEACH BREAD
(makes 2 loafs or 8 mini loafs)

Ingredients:
*3 eggs
*2 cups granulated sugar
*2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
*1 cup unsweetened applesauce
*2 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted & mashed
*3 cups all-purpose flour
*1 teaspoon baking powder
*1 teaspoon baking soda
*1 teaspoon salt
*1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
*1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
*1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans or 8 mini pans.
~In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs lightly.
~Add sugar, applesauce & vanilla, mix well.
~Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt & cinnamon, mix until slightly blended.
~Stir in peaches, nuts & chocolate chips.
~Pour batter into prepared pans.
~Bake for 1 hour, bake mini loafs for 30 minutes.