1 1/2cupfinely diced apple(Gala, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1cuppecans or walnutschopped and toasted
1cupsweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with baking spray or butter and flour. (You may also choose to use two 8x4 inch pans.)
In a medium bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt. In a medium size mixing bowl.
In a separate large bowl use an electric mixer on medium high speed to beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until combined. Add the eggs and beat for 1 minute to blend.
Lower the speed to medium then add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
By hand mix in the diced apple, nuts and coconut until evenly distributed. (Reserve 2 Tbsp of nuts to sprinkle on top.)
Spread batter evenly into the loaf pan and top with reserved nuts. Bounce the pan to remove air bubbles.
Bake for 1 hour 20-30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center shows moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Toast the Nuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the chopped nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 6-8 minutes or until fragrant. Cool completely before adding to the batter. (Optional)
Notes
DIY Apple Pie Spice: Mix together until blended. 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground allspice 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
If baking in two 8 x 4 inch pans, check for doneness at 45-50 minutes and adjust time from that point.