Hearty Apple Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Grease and flour bottom only of 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   Beat sugar, butter and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ginger.
5. 5
   Stir in apples, cheese and nuts.
6. 6
   Spoon batter into pan.
7. 7
   Bake about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack.
10. 10
    Cool completely before slicing.