Instructions

  1. Cream ½ cup butter, gradually adding sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Dissolve soda in buttermilk; add to batter, mixing well.
  4. Stir in flour.
  5. Add vanilla, and stir well.
  6. Stir in apples, walnuts and raisins.
  7. Spoon into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.
  8. Drizzle melted butter over loaves.
  9. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; stir well, and sprinkle over loaves.
  10. Bake at 350 for about 40-45 minutes.
  11. Cool in pan 5 minutes; turn out on wire rack.