The Vicars Cottage Cheese Apple Loaf Cozy Fall Recipes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. In the large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and the drained cottage cheese until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two additions, alternating with the milk. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
6. In a small bowl, toss the grated apple with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
7. Transfer half of the loaf batter into the prepared pan. Evenly spoon the entire apple mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining batter.
8. Using a butter knife, gently run it through the batter in a zig-zag motion 3–4 times to create a rustic swirl. Do not over-swirl.
9. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
10. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes before using the parchment overhang to lift it onto a wire rack to cool completely.