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Rustic Apple Bread

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (I use an all-purpose gluten free flour)
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • ½ cup yogurt (I used maple flavored yogurt)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups apple chunks (I usually don't peel my apples)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, baking soda and spices
  • Pre-heat your oven to 350°F
  • In your electric stand mixer, cream the sugars with the oil or butter, and yogurt
  • Add the eggs one at a time, while mixing on low speed until each is well incorporated
  • Add the dry ingredients and slowly mix in to the wet ingredients
  • Fold in the apple chunks with a spatula
  • You'll need 2 loaf pans for the batter. Measure out enough parchment paper to fit in the loaf pans with enough edge sticking up on the sides to grab ahold of. You'll still have both small sides of the pan exposed.
  • Grease the bottom and sides of both pans as well as the part of the parchment paper that will touch the batter
  • Pour the batter into the pans, splitting in two
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes or so
  • Gently pull on the parchment paper that is sticking out of the pan to remove
  • Cut and serve once cool

Notes

  1. You can subtract or substitute and spices you like to taste.
  2. I originally used to use applesauce in place of the yogurt, but then discovered I liked the creamy texture and slight hint of maple that it added. You can certainly use applesauce for a dairy free alternative though
  3. I've made this recipe with butter or coconut oil and prefer the taste with butter, but again if you prefer the coconut oil, feel free to use that
  4. Serve with yogurt and coffee for a tasty breakfast treat. Try making a simple glaze with milk and powdered sugar to top as a dessert option or even serve with vanilla ice cream for a rustic country style dessert.