Apple Crumb Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Quarter, core and peel apples.
2. 2
   Cut into 1-inch cubes.
3. 3
   Spread evenly on greased cookie sheet.
4. 4
   Bake at 350° for 30 minutes until apples are tender but not mushy.
5. 5
   Remove from pan and cool.
6. 6
   Beat 1/2 cup margarine until creamy; add 1/2 cup sugar.
7. 7
   Beat well.
8. 8
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
9. 9
   Blend in sour cream.
10. 10
    Sift together 2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
11. 11
    Fold into margarine.
12. 12
    Add apples, folding in gently.
13. 13
    Pour half of the mixture into a greased, wax paper lined and greased again 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Cut remaining margarine into remaining flour, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until crumblike.
14. 14
    Sprinkle half of the crumb mixture over the batter; pour in remaining batter.
15. 15
    Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
16. 16
    Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes until browned, pulled away from the edges and a toothpick inserted near center has no sticky dough adhering to it.
17. 17
    Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Carefully remove from pan.