Apple Loaf
You need 3 - 4 apples for this spiced apple loaf recipe; some butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and even a secret ingredient. Get your knife and grater too because not only are we chopping the apples, we’re shredding them as well!
Servings: 12
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped apples, 1/4 – 1/2 inch chunks
- 1 cup shredded apples, tightly packed (juices n’ all)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- To a large mixing bowl add the butter, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Using a whisk or electric mixer, cream until fluffy, about 3 – 4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Using a big spoon, fold in the chopped and shredded apples (the butter may curdle, this is completely normal).
- Add the flour and mix gently until fully combined. There should be no dry streaks of flour visible but try your best not to overmix.
- Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Spoon the batter into the pan then smooth the top into an even layer.
- Bake for 80 – 82 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with very few crumbs.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack, cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or cooled completely.
Notes
- You will need 3 – 4 apples in total.
- Prep the apples prior to baking. You will need to peel and core them.
- Storage: This loaf can be left out in the open for about 5 hours. After that, it will need to be wrapped in plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container. After an additional 5 hours (maximum), it will need to be refrigerated to prevent spoilage.
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Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal