Apple Almond Loaf

This is a great loaf to have as a breakfast treat or to serve with coffee or tea for an afternoon snack. Everything is made in one bowl and no mixer is required so it's super easy, super quick. You can swap out the apples for blueberries or sliced peaches or pears.


Apple Almond Loaf
adapted from Cooking Light. makes one loaf (10 slices)

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup sour cream (or yogurt or buttermilk)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and levelled
2 small apples, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup chopped almonds
sliced almonds and turbinado sugar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 8-inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and the sugar and whisk together. Add in the eggs and stir well. Stir in the sour cream, baking powder, baking soda, salt, extracts, and cinnamon. Switch to a spatula and then add the flour, folding in just until blended (do not overstir). Fold in the apples and almond pieces. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and top with a handful of sliced almonds and a sprinkle of turbinado sugar.

Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.