Hearty Apple Loaf

Submitted by Boomette

"A loaf that is moist with a delicate taste of apples. From Jean Paré."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, soften
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1 cup apple, grated roughly, unpeeled, packed (I used small diced apples, packed)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. In a bowl, put butter, sugar and 1 egg. Beat to obtain a creamy mixture. Add the second egg and beat well. Add vanilla and cinnamon if using. Stir and add apples.
2. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and walnuts. Pour in the dough. Stir only to wet. Put in a greased loaf pan of 9 x 5 x 3 inch.
3. Cook in a preheated oven of 350 F for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let rest 10 minutes then remove from the pan. Put on a grill to cool down and wrap it.

Reviews

[N8815]

Great recipe! I used tart green apples, since that's what we like best around here, and rather than grate them, I diced them. The only other change I made was using a full teaspoon of cinnamon. Finally, after the loaf cooled, I hit it with a basic vanilla drizzle.

 

[momo UK]

Yes, a great go-to recipe I will use often. I used half whole-wheat flour and added extra apples and extra spices- mixed spice, nutmeg, ground ginger. It came out a bit crumbly, which I like. I doubled the recipe to make two extra 1-pound loaves for the neighbors who also loved it. It's great warmed for breakfast or in a packed lunch, too.<br/><br/>Thanks for the great recipe!

 

[ElaineAnn]

I love quick breads! Easy to make and a great treat with a cup of tea. This was moist and flavorful! Made as posted with pecans as that was what I had on hand. Thanks for a lovely recipe Boomie! Made on Taste Tester's recommendation for I Recommend Tag and also for Harvest Moon Apple Festival in the Diabetic Forum.

 

[nemokitty]

YOWZER!!! Has got to be one of the best quick breads I've ever made. It was SO moist! I forgot to add the walnuts but next time I will remember them. Will be making this one alot! Yummy! Made for 1-2-3 Tag Game 2010.

 

[Lalaloula]

What a wonderful moist and fruity recipe! I made it in star muffin pans and was thrilled by the delicious taste and easyness of it all! Very, very yummy! I made half of the recipe and got 6 star muffins out of it (thats nine ordinary Id say). In place of the walnuts I used granola cereal, decreased the sugar to 40 g and added 1tbs of honey. Other than that followed the recipe exactly and had wonderful results! Thank you so much for sharing this keeper of a recipe! Next time Ill try it with some raisins or even more apple in the batter. Made for Went to the Market Tag February 2009.