Apple and Walnut Loaf Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time7 MinCooking Time1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In1 Hr 17 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter100 Gram
 Castor sugar - 100 g/4 oz
 Eggs2
 Honey or golden syrup - 1x15 ml spoon/1 tablespoon
 Sultanas100 Gram
 Walnuts50 Gram
 Self-raising flour - 225 g/1/2 lb
 Salt - 0.5 x 2.5 ml spoon/1/4 teaspoon
 Ground mixed spice - 1x5 ml spoon/1 teaspoon
 Cooking apple - 1 medium; peeled, cored and chopped

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Take a 450 g/1 lb loaf tin and grease it or line with greased greaseproof paper or non-stick parchment.
2) Heat the oven moderately to (180°C/350°F or Gas Mark 4).

MAKING
3) In a bowl, put all the ingredients and beat for 2 minutes until well mixed.
4) In a prepared tin, spoon the mixture and smooth the top.
5) In a preheated moderate oven bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
6) Reduce the heat to 160°C/325°F or Gas Mark 3 and bake for a further 20 minutes.
7) Turn the loaf onto a wire rack, remove the paper lining and leave to cool.
8) Wrap the loaf in foil and pack in a freezer bag.
9) Seal the bag, label and freeze.

SERVING
10) Thaw the loaf at room temperature for 3-4 hours.
11) Cut it into slices and serve.
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