Apple-Grapenut Bread

The hub and I have been hankering for a little treat. We also wanted to reciprocate with a neighbor who left her homemade scones on our front porch this last week. Apple-Grapenut Bread came to mind, although I hadn’t made it in a long time. I first made it as a teenager from a recipe on the back of the cereal box, so I guess you could call it a “retro” recipe. Whether you’ve had it before and want to enjoy the taste memory, or this is your first acquaintance with the bread, I hope you’ll enjoy making some for yourself and your family and maybe neighbors too.

For the best slicing and mellowing of flavors, store overnight before serving it.

Makes one 8" x 4" x 3" loaf     Preparation time: 45 minutes  ​ Baking time: 60 to 65 minutes

Ingredients 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour ​2½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon allspice ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed ½ cup Grapenuts 1 cup peeled, finely chopped tart apple ½ cup chopped nuts 2 eggs, beaten ⅔ cup milk 2 tablespoons molasses ¼ cup shortening, melted and cooled

Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. 1. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices into a mixing bowl. 2. Stir in brown sugar, Grapenuts, apples, and nuts. 3. In a second bowl, combine eggs, milk, molasses, and shortening.  4. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, and blend just until all the flour is dampened. 5. Pour into a well greased 8" x 4" x 3" inch loaf pan. Bake in oven for 60-65 minutes. Stick in a toothpick to test for doneness. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. 6. Cool for 10 minutes in the loaf pan, then turn out on a cake rack. When the bread is cool, wrap it in waxed paper or aluminum foil to keep.

I hope you enjoy this dish. Let me know if you’ve tried it and how it turned out.

​Good cooking to you,

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