Cornbread Apple Loaf
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
10
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Bread, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Italian
Cornbread Apple Loaf
Description
This Cornbread Apple Loaf begins by gently softening peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples with sugar and fresh lemon juice to preserve their tartness and add brightness. The batter combines yellow cornmeal and all-purpose flour leavened with baking powder and baking soda for lift, balanced with sugar to complement the apples.
Buttermilk and melted butter enrich the batter, making it moist with a slightly coarse yet tender crumb. Beaten eggs bind the ingredients while layering the batter and apples in the loaf pan ensures the fruit is distributed evenly throughout, providing both texture and flavor contrast.
Baked at 375°F until a skewer tests clean, the loaf develops a golden top and a soft interior studded with apple pieces. It is served warm, allowing the gentle sweetness and tartness to come through fully. The recipe advises using organic, quality ingredients to enhance the natural flavors.
Ingredients
- 16 oz apple Approximately 3 large apples- peeled, cored, and sliced, Granny Smith variety
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 ½ cups cornmeal yellow
- ½ cup flour (all-purpose)
- ½ cup sugar
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 egg beaten
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Put the apples, tablespoon of sugar and lemon juice in a small pot over medium heat for a just a few minutes to slightly soften them, then remove from heat. Do not let them overcook.
- Place the dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Place the beaten eggs, melted butter and buttermilk in a large measuring jug, stir well and pour into the dry ingredients. Stir again until everything is combined.
- Pour one third of the batter into a buttered loaf tin, then layer half of the apples on top.
- Put another third of the batter on top of the apples, and repeat another layer with the remaining apples, and finish with the rest of the batter.
- Place the loaf tin in the center of the preheated oven and make for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the loaf cake, comes out clean. Sprinkle with a little sugar and allow to cool in pan about 30 minutes, then remove and place on a cooling rack.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use tart Granny Smith apples for a balanced flavor and texture.
- Lightly soften the apples with sugar and lemon juice; avoid overcooking to keep some firmness.
- Ensure all ingredients are fresh and high quality for the best taste.
- Serve the loaf warm to enjoy the moist texture and flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 327IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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