Apple Walnut Loaf

Apple Walnut Loaf is a delicious and healthy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made with fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, and a blend of warm spices that will tantalize your taste buds. If you're looking for a recipe that is easy to make and packed with flavor, then this is the one for you!

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
7. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Appearance and Taste:
This Apple Walnut Loaf is a beautiful golden brown color with chunks of apples and walnuts throughout. The aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg will fill your kitchen as it bakes. The texture is moist and tender, with a slight crunch from the walnuts. The flavor is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with the tartness of the apples shining through.
Type of Dish: Dessert Bread
Main Ingredients: Apples, Walnuts, Cinnamon