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Cornbread Apple Loaf
The Cornbread Apple Loaf blends tart Granny Smith apples softened briefly with sugar and lemon juice into a moist, textured batter of cornmeal, flour, and buttermilk, enhanced with baking powder and baking soda. Layering apples throughout the loaf gives bursts of fruitiness in each slice, while baking creates a golden crust. This loaf is served warm and offers a mix of sweet and tangy flavors with a grainy yet tender crumb.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
10
Calories:
272 kcal
Course:
Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% 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.