1 c unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c honey
2 eggs
2 TBS canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c brown rice flour
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 c finely chopped walnuts
1/4 c finely chopped dried apricots
1 tsp grated orange peel
1 tsp powdered sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the applesauce, honey, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the rice flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice and cloves; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in the walnuts, apricots and orange peel.
Transfer to an 8 in square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 28-32 min or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
