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~ Apple Bread Recipe ~

  Have you ever searched for the perfect easy and delicious apple bread recipe? Well, look no further! Below is the ultimate apple bread recipe! I found it when looking for just such a recipe so I could use up some apples that friends gave us. The only modifications I make are adding more cinnamon and spices (ground nutmeg, cloves, and maybe ginger), more diced apples than it calls for, more vanilla, I do not cover the loaves with foil (although I would recommend it, I think it would help with the cooking time), and I grease and flour my bread pans (be sure to allow your bread to cool for about half an hour to 40 minutes before removing!). Also, I have used semi-thawed frozen diced apples every single time I've made this recipe with great results! And the cooking time takes much longer than the recipe says, in my experience. But oven temps vary, your's may cook quicker. If you don't care for sweeter bread, like my family, then reduce the sugar by about 1/2 a cup. I hope this recipe turns out as well for you as it does me!
Note: Below is the original recipe.

Debbie's Amazing Apple Bread (allrecipes.com)

2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups peeled, cored, diced apples
2 cups all-purpose flour
1and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. Beat eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl; add apples.
3. Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a separate bowl; add to apple mixture and stir just until evenly combined into a thick batter. 
4. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

      5.Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Cover loaf pan with aluminum foil; continue baking until 
      a  toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes more. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Picture taken from website.

~ An Apology ~

Dear Blogger friends,
  Please forgive me for neglecting you of late. The truth is, I've had so much going on recently that between full-time cooking, cleaning, teaching school, and taking care of my family, I've been so exhausted that I'd rather spend time relaxing with them then I would blogging :P. That doesn't mean you guys aren't important, because you are. I read every single precious comment and get so excited every time I get a new follower. It's just that sometimes you have to take time-out for family, and make room in your life for unexpected events and lessons God has been sending your way :).
  I want to thank everyone for their prayers for my Mom. She has gone through both of her surgeries, and although she experienced an allergic reaction to a medication, and developed an infection, she is doing much better, and continues to heal daily. She has been so touched to hear how many people have been praying for her; thank you all again :).
  I can't promise anything, but I hope to be able to post at least a little more often. Remember I am always thinking of y'all!
   A special thanks goes to my wonderful pen pals and Mi Mie, you guys are the best!!! Thanks so much for being here for me, it means a lot ♥.
  I hope everyone is having a wonderful day, and I look forward to being able to post more often :).
                      Lovingly,
          Abigail Susanna

Happy Holidays!

                  Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!


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Super Late Chocolate Book Tag Post

Sarah tagged me for the Chocolate Book Tag a while back, and I've finally gotten around to doing a blog post covering it :). Sorry about the delay Sarah!

 1. Dark Chocolate (A book that covers a dark topic) The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and The Complete Sherlock Holmes. I know it's more than one book, but all are awesome, and are among my top-favorite books.
 2. White Chocolate (Favorite light-hearted/humorous read) Hmmm, Probably Eight Cousins.

 3. Milk Chocolate (A book with a lot of hype that you're dying to read) The Hobbit Trilogy. Can't wait to see if our library carries it.

 4. Caramel-filled Chocolate (A book that makes you feel all gooey inside) I don't tend to read very many mushy books :).


 5. Wafer-less KitKat (A book that has surprised you) I'm not usually surprised by books.

 6. Snickers (A book you're going nuts about) Ooh, boy. Here are six. The lord of the Rings trilogy, The Complete Sherlock Holmes, This Present Darkness, and Piercing the Darkness. All are fantastic reads.

 7. Hot Chocolate With Mini Marshmallows (A book you turn to for a comfort read) Other than my Bible, The Eagle of the Ninth. It's not what you would call a comforting read, but it always make me feel better when I'm in the dumps.

 8. Box of Chocolates (A series you feel has something for everyone) Probably Little House on the Prairie, or R.M. Ballantyne books.
  
  And there you go! I hope you will be able to check into some of these books and enjoy them as much as I do, but please remember to always check into a new book with your parents guidance. Not all of the above are strictly Christian, and while they are not bad books, some parents may feel they are only for certain age groups. Happy Reading!

P.S. I had hoped to include a picture of each book, but I haven't the time. Try looking for them at your local library :) Also, here is the link to the recipe for the delicious-looking homemade Milky Way bars pictured above: http://backforseconds.com/homemade-milky-ways/#_a5y_p=2455032

Happy Thanksgiving!