RAVISHING RHUBARB APPLE LOAF

Ravishing Rhubarb Apple Loaf image

This is an incredibly moist loaf with a delicious brown sugar topping, and it also makes great muffins. This is always the first recipe I make when rhubarb is in season! Great for lunches and even special occasions. Freezes well.

Provided by Prov31mom

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup apple juice
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (frozen works too, you may need to lengthen baking time slightly)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder,baking soda and salt.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs; stir in apple juice, butter and vanilla.
Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Gently stir in rhubarb until evenly distributed.
Spoon into greased 9x5 loaf pan.
Topping: in a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over batter.
Bake for 60-65 mins or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
Let cool in pan for 10 mins, then turn onto wire rack to cool completely.
Variation: spoon batter into 18 greased muffin cups; sprinkle with topping.
Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes; cool as above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2471.1, Fat 74.5, SaturatedFat 42.5, Cholesterol 585.5, Sodium 3756.5, Carbohydrate 412.1, Fiber 12, Sugar 208.2, Protein 41.5