Apples were one of the first fruit crops cultivated by man. They are also one of the most popular fruits — and for good reason.
They’re an exceptionally healthy fruit with many research-backed benefits. They contain useful amounts of dietary fiber and Vitamin C.
Apples can support a Healthy Immune System.
Irish Apples
Simple Irish Apple Cake
Ingredients:
- 225g Irish Self Raising Flour – please look for Irish flour that is grown and milled in Ireland
- 175g real Irish Butter at room temperature
- 175g Caster Sugar
- 3 medium free range Eggs
- 1 tsp of Cinnamon
- 3 seasonal Irish apples peeled & cored, remember to keep your peels and cores to make a fantastic cultured vinegar
Method:
- Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 and
line a 2lb loaf tin. - In a mixer or hand mixer Beat butter and sugar together. Slowly add the eggs, one at a time, beating well.
- Stir in the sieved flour and cinnamon.
- Roughly chop the apples and fold into the mixture, then put into your loaf tin.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes approx. Check with a small knife or skewer to make sure it’s baked.
Allow to stand in tin for about 5 minutes, then turn onto
a wire tray and leave to cool. - I love it with whipped cream or custard
