Apple Harvest Bread

This Apple Harvest Bread is a loaded version of pumpkin bread. Why is it loaded? Because it's packed with crisp Granny Smith Apples, raisins, and walnuts. Definitely a quick, easy, and delicous bread to make during the holidays. 

Apple Harvest Bread

(Source: Costco Cookbook)

2 cups flour

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1 1/2 cups sugar

3/4 cup butter, softened

2 eggs

1 pound pumpkin, cooked and mashed (or 15-ounce can)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3-4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced (or shredded)

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

TOPPING

2 teaspoons white sugar

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 3 small loaf pans. Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder and spices in a bowl. In another bowl, cream sugar and butter. Beat in eggs, pumpkin and vanilla. Add the flour mixture, stirring until just moistened. Stir in apples, raisins and walnuts. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans. Bake the loaves for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, place all the topping ingredients in a small bowl and stir to blend. Set aside. When the bread comes out of the oven, sprinkle with the topping. Let sit for 15 minutes, then remove from the pans and let cool on a wire rack. Makes 12 servings.