
Denise says:
This is a firm family Rosh Hashonah favourite and quick to make. Enjoy as a dessert or for tea. Using store cupboard ingredients, it is an excellent recipe to have when you need a last minute quick fix sweet!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 90 minutes
Serves: 6 – 8
Ingredients:
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3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 2 cm slices
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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100g caster sugar
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185g margarine
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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200g plain flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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Pinch salt
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon.
- In the food processor, cream the margarine and 100g sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
- Transfer to a greased and lined 2 kg loaf tin.
- Push apple slices vertically into batter, placing them close together.
- Bake at 150 C for about 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the centre comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.