Apple Bread

Apple Bread is a typical dessert from Trentino-Alto Adige, a kind of sweet pancake, often enriched with apples and raisins. I’ll list the ingredients and then explain the procedure.

Ingredients

• 150 g of flour
• 2 eggs
• 200 ml of milk
• 2 apples
• 50 g of sugar
• 50 g of raisins (optional)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional)
• Butter for the pan
• Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by soaking the raisins in warm water or, if you prefer, in a liqueur for about 30 minutes to plump them up.
2. Peel the apples and cut them into cubes or thin slices, depending on your preference.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and a pinch of salt until the mixture is frothy.
4. Gradually add the flour alternating with the milk, stirring well to avoid lumps.
5. Add the apples to the mixture and also add the drained raisins and cinnamon, if you have decided to use it.
6. Heat a non-stick pan and add some butter. When the butter has melted and is hot, pour a ladle of batter into the pan, forming a sort of large pancake.
7. Cook the apple bread for a few minutes on each side, until it becomes golden brown and the apples slightly caramelize.
8. Serve warm, dusting with powdered sugar if you desire an additional touch of sweetness.

Curiosity

Apple Bread is a dish that fits perfectly with the Italian culinary tradition of using seasonal ingredients. Apples are a fruit typical of autumn, and this dessert enhances their sweet and slightly tart flavor, especially if you use local apple varieties. Moreover, the dish lends itself to numerous variations, such as the addition of dried fruit or the use of spices like cardamom for a more exotic touch.