Crunchy Apple Bread Recipe
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Crunchy Apple Bread

By: Mrytle Young 
"Here on our farm where we raise shorthorn cattle, I enjoy baking for my husband of over 40 years, our children and grandkids. And at the holidays, I make plenty of loaves of apple bread to share with friends."

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

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup diced peeled apples
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and orange juice; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Stir in apple, raisins and pecans. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very moist, delicious and crunchy - it definitely lives up to it's name. When I cut it open...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by Debdebs   view full review
This recipe is AWESOME!! The bread was gone within a couple of hours after baking! My 12 yr...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by Cari   view full review
This bread has wonderful flavor. I must admit that the orange juice in the recipie adds a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I wasn’t impressed with this at all. In fact, I was disappointed. First, there’s just too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by gramcayo   view full review
I love making muffins and breads. I follow the first time but these were so dry. Was it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by Rachel   view full review
This was alright. I was expecting a stronger flavor than what I got. Also, I had to bake it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by Christine T.   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly and it came out delicious. But I did need to add 10 minutes to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2010 by Lampdevil   view full review
This turned out wonderfully! I followed the instructions, but added about a teaspoon of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by Ham   view full review
I really liked this. I don't like raisins so I used dried cherries and I used my food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by AmyG   view full review
This is a FANTASTIC bread recipie. Incredibly flavorful and tasty. Made it for work and the...

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