Apple Bread

• 170 g apple, grated and chopped
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 stick butter, room temperature
• 2 egg, large, room temperature
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped, toasted if desired
• 1½ tablespoons sugar, for sprinkling on top

Preparation

1. Step 1

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   Preheat oven to 350 °F. Core and grate one large apple (or 1.5 medium apples) using the large holes of a box grater to yield about 100 g grated apple. Chop additional apple into small chunks for a total of about 170 g apple. Set aside.
2. Step 2

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   In a large bowl combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, grated nutmeg, and salt. Whisk well to break up any brown sugar lumps and evenly distribute the leaveners and spices.
3. Step 3

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   Melt the stick of room-temperature butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts. Pour the melted butter and the two room-temperature eggs into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
4. Step 4

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   Stir the mixture until almost combined; it will be very thick. Add the grated and chopped apples (which will release moisture) and the chopped nuts. Stir until evenly incorporated and the batter becomes soft and luscious.
5. Step 5

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   Butter an 8x4-inch loaf pan, line with parchment paper leaving overhang handles on the long sides, and butter the parchment. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
6. Step 6

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   Sprinkle about 1.5 tablespoons sugar over the top of the batter for a crunchy crust. Scatter a few extra chopped walnuts on top if desired.
7. Step 7

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   Bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55-65 minutes. Begin checking at 55 minutes and test every 5 minutes thereafter. Cool in the pan before lifting out with the parchment handles.