Apple and Raisin Cinnamon Loaf

The weather has certainly changed. It colder in the mornings... but still in the mid 80s in the afternoon. Thats probably why I have the sniffles... earache and a sore throat. So Im dosing myself.. and enjoying some comfort food with a slice of freshly baked Apple and Raisin Cinnamon Loaf with a lovely cup of tea. And I must say the house smells wonderful.

Apple and Raisin Cinnamon Loaf

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 white sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter soft
2 eggs

1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup raisins
1 large apple diced

• Preheat oven to 350
• Grease 9x5 loaf pan
• Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl set aside
• In a mixer beat white sugar and butter together until smooth
• Add the eggs and vanilla and continue to beat on medium speed
• Add the milk and mix
• Add flour and baking powder and mix
• Fold in the raisins and half of the apples
• Pour into the prepared loaf pan
• Cover with the remaining half the apples 
• Pat into the batter with the back of spoon
• Sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon mixture 
• Bake for 50 mins to an hour ..depending on your oven
• Serve slices cool.. with or without a spread of butter.. or warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Love and Hugs

Phoebe x