Source:

SMC

Serves/Makes:1 Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) all purpose flour
• 1 cup (225 ml) brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) margarine, melted
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). baking soda
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) apple butter
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) apple juice
• 1 cup (225 ml) raisins
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts

Preparation

• Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, soda and salt in a large bowl.
• Stir in 3/4 cup (175 ml) apple butter, apple juice, margarine and egg.
• Fold in raisins and walnuts.
• Pour half of the batter into prepared pan.
• Spread remaining 3/4 cup (175 ml) apple butter over batter.
• Gently pour remaining batter over apple butter.
• Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 65 to 75 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched in center.
• Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan and continue cooling on rack.

Comments

Recipe taken 08/28/01 from Virginia Apple Growers Association's internet website at: http://www.virginiaapples.org/recipes/butterbread.html