Autumn Apple Bread

Fall in New England is one of nature's most beautiful sceneries. Although the leaves haven't really started turning colors yet as it has been quite warm, the apples are ripe and ready to pick! My mom and I took the kids apple picking yesterday and picked about twenty five pounds of Cortland apples. Needless to say, I have some baking to do! I woke up this morning to very crisp fall air and decided to light a candle (apple cinnamon of course), put on some fuzzy socks and get to baking!! On the menu was a warm apple bread that would be perfect for breakfast or as something to snack on during the day.

*All images were captured using my iPhone. Now with a four year old and a newborn, I've been finding it quite difficult to remember to take out the camera nevermind baking bread while doing so. As it is, I had to stop mid baking to change a diaper and feed the baby. Don't worry, I washed my hands!

In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients listed below.

1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups of baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract (pure not artificial)

2/3 cups of sugar

1 teaspoon of cinnamon

1/3 cup of light brown sugar

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs

1/2 cup of butter

Once combined, stir in one large peeled apple. I used Cortland but any tart apple would do. Dice the apple into small pieces. I cut one quarter of the apple into larger sized chunks simply because I like the look of having nice slices of apple in the bread. I also left the skin on a small portion of the pieces for some color.

Pour the contents into a greased 9x5 pan or muffin tray and put into the oven at a preheated temperature of 350 degrees. If baking muffins, take out of the oven after about 15 minutes. Otherwise, bake for 30-40 minutes. I checked my bread after about 37 minutes and the knife came up clean after slicing into the center.

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