Chunky Apple Bread Recipe
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Chunky Apple Bread

By: Joan Hallford 
"These rugged loaves are chock-full of goodies, including tender apple chunks, nuts and chewy raisins. 'They freeze well and are wonderful to have on hand for drop-in company,' relates Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, mayonnaise and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until combined. Fold in apples, raisins and walnuts. Spoon into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans.
  2. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Footnotes

  • Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise may not be substituted for regular mayonnaise in this recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2008 by KELLY in Sweden   view full review
Awesome recipe Joan! We went to an orchard this year and picked over 60 lbs of apples. I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by jean b   view full review
I just made this bread and it was moist, tender and very tasty. I did not have the raisen's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by stacrich   view full review
I thought this bread was delicious. It was really moist and had a very good flavor. Would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by Angelina   view full review
This is interesting - I use a recipe called "Rocky Mountain Apple Bread" from Sunset's Breads...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2009 by BECCAP   view full review
i thought this bread was phenomenal! i left out the nuts and halved the recipe for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by Kittygirl   view full review
Very, very good! Excellent after-school snack with milk or with a cup of coffee. I had apples...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2010 by megharv   view full review
I thought this bread was good. My kids loved it. I left out the raisins because i didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by CINCASUE   view full review
How I wish I'd followed the original recipe!! I made the mistake of using more flour as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by EILISH40   view full review
I hestitated even giving this recipe a 4 but did so based on flavor - not texture. I guess...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2008 by emocja1   view full review
I was on a Thanksgiving bread making marathon and tried this recipe to use up some apples and...

 

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