In a large bowl, mix sugar and applesauce; add eggs and beat well. Set aside.
In another large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, salt and spices. Slowly add to sugar mixture, alternating between adding water and flour mixture.
Beat in pumpkin and spoon batter into greased loaf pans: two 9x5x3 inch pans or three 8x4x2 inch pans.