The past two days have really been Autumn-like….cold, windy, with an occasional rain. Even though I don’t like venturing out into the cold, I’m so excited that the colder weather is here! I’d rather stay inside where I can feel the warmth of a fire, drink hot cocoa, and smell a cinnamon-apple-something baking.  Speaking of apples, we still have so many apples from our apple picking outing about a week and half ago. I came across this apple bread recipe and, after trying it out, thought it would be perfect for the girls to lend a hand in.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (I always use olive oil)
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups apples - peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped

1) In bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.

2) In large mixing bowl, place oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla and apples.

3) Stir into flour mixture - mix (I also add just enough water to allow all the flour to mix in.)

4) Divide mixture between two greased 8-in. x 4-in. bread pans (I used a muffin pan). Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until bread test done.

5) Cool for 10 minutes on wire rack before removing from pan.

What recipes do you like to make during the Autumn season?

Tags: Cooking, Corinne, Homeschooling & Education, Lilli, Motherhood

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