New England Apple cheddar bread

Makes 1 loaf

• Two-third cup sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted with 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup chopped cashews, walnuts or pecans
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• ½ cup melted butter
• ½ cup finely chopped and peeled Cortland or Rome apples
• ½ cup grated Vermont sharp Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup mik

1. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nuts.
3. In a separate bowl combine eggs, butter, apples, cheese, and milk ; add to sugar mixture and lightly mix together. (do not overmix)
4. Pour into the prepared pan ; bake in oven 350F (175C) for 1 hour.
5. Cover with foil if it get brown too quickly.

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