Apple Orange Brownies

6 T. butter or margarine

1 c. packed brown sugar

1 beaten egg

1/2 c. applesauce

1 tsp. shredded orange peel

1/2 c. chopped pecans

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. soda

In saucepan combine butter or margarine and sugar, heat till butter is melted. Stir in egg, applesauce, peel, nuts and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir into applesauce mixture. Spread in a greased pan and bake in a 12x7 1/2x2-inch pan for 25 minutes at 350. Ice with Orange Glaze: Stir together 1 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla till smooth. Spread this glaze on top of brownies while still warm.

Mrs. Carlton (Hulda) L. Steiner

Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN)

1987