Apple Walnut Bread

Tis the season for juicy apples and warm breads!  The last time I went to the grocery store I bought a big bag of apples since they were on super sale.  We have eaten a lot of them but I still had a few remaining.  Since the weather today is perfect and crisp, I thought I would celebrate by using the season's best.  Below is my modified recipe for Apple Walnut Bread based on Better Homes and Garden's Zucchini Bread.  I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups AP flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp garam masala (optional)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups apple, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions
1.  Grease your loaf pan (or use paper liners if making muffins) and set aside.  Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2.  In a medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, nutmeg and garam masala.  Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and set aside.
3.  In another medium bowl combine egg, sugar, shredded apple and oil.  Mix well.
4.  Pour the apple mixture into the well of the flour mixture.  Stir until moistened.  The batter will be lumpy.  If you are adding the walnuts, fold them in.  Spoon batter into prepared dish.
5.  Bake at 350 for approximately 50 minutes (if a loaf) or 25 minutes (if muffins).  Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack.