Ingredients

  • 1 c. dried apples
  • 1 c. dark syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 c. sour cream
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Method

  • Soak dried apples overnight.
  • In the morning, chop in small pieces and cook slowly in the syrup for 45 minutes.
  • While apples cool, pour sour cream into a bowl.
  • Add egg and beat thoroughly. Add sugar and continue to beat.
  • Sift flour; measure and add salt, soda and cloves.
  • Sift again.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients to mixture.
  • Beat thoroughly and then add apples.
  • Blend together. Pour into a 5 x 9 x 4-inch greased loaf pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 1 hour.
  • Yield:
  • 1 loaf.