Applesauce Nut Loaf

This fabulous recipe was given to me by the wife of a US cousin, from Wisconsin - of Cornish heritage, of course! and I cannot begin to describe how delicious it is. Trust me!!

You can slice and butter it, if you wish, adding yet another depth of flavour, but there is no real need for this, it is very moist and fruity. I used a whole jar of Bramley Applesauce from Lidl 270 gr. It is lovely and thick, chock full of chunky apple bits., as you can see from the photo. Enjoy.

Butter a large loaf tin, line with baking parchment on the long sides with some hanging over to help you lift it out. Pre heat your fan oven to 160C

8 oz plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teacup full of medium oats

1 teacup full of chopped walnuts

1 teacup of sultanas or raisins

⅓ cup shortening [butter - 3 oz]

3 oz soft light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 large cup apple sauce [from a jar is ok!]

8 fl oz whole milk [or buttermilk as I did]

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, bicarb, salt and spices. Stir in the oatmeal, nuts and fruit. Cream the butter and sugar together, add the eggs, one at a time and beat until light and fluffy.

Blend the applesauce and milk together then mix this into the butter mix. Add this to the dry ingredients and beat until well mixed. But taking care not to over mix or it could become lumpy.

Tip into your prepared tin and bake for between 55-60 mins. I turned it down halfway to 150C. Lift and cool on a rack, cut and enjoy.

Yum yum.