Apple Sweet Bread

Coconut bread or sweet bread, as it’s often called in the islands, is a heavy quick bread that can be served at breakfast or with a cup of tea in the afternoon. The addition of apple makes it moister and replaces the candied fruit.

Preparation time

15 minutes

Ready in

1 hr 15 min

Baking Time: 1 hour

Makes

Makes 1 loaf (12 slices)

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each ground cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1  large Ontario Egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 2  Ontario Apples, peeled, cored and coarsely grated (about 1 cup/
  • 250 mL)
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins

Instructions

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.

In large bowl, whisk together egg, all but 1 tsp (5 mL) of the sugar, oil and vanilla. Add flour mixture; mix well (mixture will be dry). Stir in grated apple, coconut and raisins.

Spread into greased and floured 8- x 4-inch (1.5 L) metal loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 1 hour or until skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information

1 Slice:

  • Protein: 3 grams
  • Fat: 9 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 39 grams
  • Calories: 250
  • Fibre: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 140 mg

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