Applesauce Bread

"This Applesauce Bread is packed with dried cranberries and diced apples, with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, for a moist, flavorful loaf. Serve it with a hot pot of coffee or tea. Use the correct baking pan. I use a nonstick 9×5-inch steel loaf pan. Avoid glass pans, as they can lead to overcooked, dry loaves. Avoid nonstick pans that are too dark. I find that the crust gets too dark and looks burnt. Spray the pan with nonstick baking spray. Or coat with butter or shortening, then dust lightly with flour. Nut lovers can add chopped pecans or walnuts. I did not add them because both of my kiddos are allergic to nuts. Mix the batter just until combined. Overmixing can make the bread tough and gummy. Cook just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. For an over-the-top-looking loaf, scatter a few cranberries over the top and gently push them just under the batter."