" Another way to enjoy a nice autumn favorite. "

Ingredients:
 
  2 cups all-purpose flour
  1 cup brown sugar
  1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  1/2 teaspoon salt
  1 1/2 cups E. Waldo Ward Apple Butter
  1/2 cup apple juice
  1/4 cup butter, melted
  1 egg, beaten
  1 cup raisins (optional)
  1/2 cup chopped walnuts
 

Directions:

1 Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

2 In a small bowl mix 3/4 cup apple butter, apple juice, butter, and the egg together. Fold in raisins (if using) and chopped nuts. Add the apple butter mixture to the dry ingredients and blend together.

3 Pour half the ingredients into a loaf pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Gently spread the reserved 3/4 cup of apple butter over the batter. Pour the rest of the batter over the apple butter mixture and spread evenly over the top to cover.

4 Bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until done.

Makes 12 servings 1 loaf