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3 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices (3 cups)
3 TBSPs plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1 TSP ground cinnamon
2/3 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 TSP vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 TSP salt
In a large bowl, combine the apples, 3 TBSPs sugar and cinnamon; let stand for 1 hour.
In another bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add vanilla.
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
Transfer to a greased 9x5" loaf pan.
Push apple slices vertically into batter, placing them close together.
Bake at 300 degrees for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Serve warm.
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