Apple Bread

Published November 14, 2013

Apple Bread

I have been working hard to go through all the apples I picked on Monday. Haven’t made much of a dent yet, but then I haven’t started canning. I did make an apple bread I really like. It is not too sweet and studded with raisins and nuts. I actually used a combination of raisins, dried cranberries and pecans. It is a lovely option for breakfast and a nice gift. Freezes great- not there are ever any leftovers over here.

Apple Bread

1/3 c. butter, softened

2/3 c. sugar

2 t. grated lemon or orange peel

1t. cinnamon

2 eggs

3 T. milk

1 t. lemon juice

1 t. each baking powder and salt

1/2 t. baking soda

2 c. flour

1 1/2 c. peeled shredded apples, about 2 large apples

1 c. raisins

1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream together butter, sugar, peel and cinnamon. Beat in eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and lemon juice. Stir in dry ingredients then fold in apples, raisins and nuts. Bake in a greased 9-inch loaf pan in a preheated 350 -degree oven for 1 hour. Use a toothpick to test for doneness. Cool 15-20 minutes before removing from pan. Yield: 1 loaf.

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