Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas 4. Lightly grease a 2lb/900g loaf tin and line the base with greaseproof paper.
- Beat butter/margarine and sugar together.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sieve in the flour and cinnamon, if used.
- Mix in the chopped apples and stir well.
- Transfer to prepared tin, level top with back of spoon.
- Bake 40-50 minutes in a central oven position until risen and firm to the touch.
- Allow to stand in tin for about 5 minutes, then turn onto a wire tray to cool.
Junior Big Bake Competition
For over 180 years, Odlums has been at the heart of baking in Irish homes – it’s time to pass down the wooden spoon to the next generation.Â
Got a budding baker at home? Share their favourite bake and they could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Whether your child is just starting out with flour covered hands, or is already a confident weekend baker, we’d love to see what they can create. From simple family favourites to show-stopping bakes, every creation has its place.
