Autumn Apple Loaf

1/2 C margarine
1 C white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 C peeled and grated apple
2 C all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

In a medium bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nuts. Set aside.

In a large bowl beat margarine, sugar and 1 egg until smooth. Add 2nd egg and beat well. Stir in vanilla & apples. Add flour mixture & stir until just moistened. Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan.

Bake 50-60 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes.

Submitted by Nancy of Meaford