Best 8 Apple Raisin Meat Loaf Recipes

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Apple raisin meat loaf is a savory and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of ground beef, apples, and raisins. Whether you're looking for a weeknight meal, a special occasion dish, or a comforting dish to share with loved ones, apple raisin meatloaf is a versatile and delicious choice. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating a mouthwatering apple raisin meatloaf, including tips on how to select the best ingredients, prepare the loaf, and achieve perfect doneness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE-RAISIN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious breakfast dish that my mother likes to prepare for Christmas breakfast. It is easy to prepare, and sets overnight, so in the morning you just put it in the oven and enjoy.

Provided by JRGLUCHOW

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, melted
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup raisins
1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch slices
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and raisins until evenly coated. Pour into prepared pan. Arrange bread slices in an even layer over apples.
  • In the bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour over bread, making sure every slice is fully soaked. Cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerated overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove dish from refrigerator while the oven is heating. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 354.3 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

CREAMY APPLE-RAISIN OATMEAL



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Turn ho-hum oatmeal into "va-va-voom" oatmeal in 10 minutes by stirring in sweet surprises-like vanilla yogurt and brown sugar-that get your day started with a big smile.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon raisins
2/3 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla (from 6-oz container)
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • In 2-cup microwavable cereal bowl, stir oats, raisins and apple juice until well blended.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until thickened. Top with yogurt; sprinkle with brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

APPLESAUCE CAKE LOAF



Applesauce Cake Loaf image

The chunky applesauce makes this loaf cake extra moist and apple-y!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chunky applesauce
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
  • Beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed 2 minutes. Beat in egg, vanilla and applesauce. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 180 mg

APPLE-RAISIN MEAT LOAF



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You won't believe just how good this recipe is until you try it. We grow our own grapes and process them into raisins.-Linda Miller, Lodi, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup raisins
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds lean ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients. Add ground beef; mix well. Pat mixture into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains. Drain. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

APPLE MEAT LOAF



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"This is a little twist on the great meatloaf my mom made when I was a kid," says Deborah Williams of Peoria, Arizona. "The apple gives it a bit of a sweet flavor and helps keep it moist."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons butter
3/4 cup shredded peeled apple
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg
4 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground allspice
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the apple, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper and allspice. Stir in onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a 6x5-in. loaf., Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHEESY APPLE AND OAT MEATLOAF



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No one in our household liked meatloaf until I threw this together one day. Now even my picky 8-year-old will eat it! It is really moist which is why everyone likes it but has a bit of crust on outside.

Provided by MeggieSuzel

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
1 egg
⅓ cup finely chopped apple
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup quick cooking oats

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Mix the beef, pork, egg, apple, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly mixed. Add the Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, and oats; mix again until evenly mixed. Pack the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep the meat from crumbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 122.5 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 507.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MEATLOAF WITH RAISINS



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Loving raisins like I do, I transformed my original meatloaf into one that includes raisins, and I find that, once they get over the idea of raisins in a meatloat, many of my guests allow that it is at the very least "interesting" & enjoyable, if not out right delicious!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 cups crushed wheat flakes
4 eggs, room temperature, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
3/4 cup catsup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups raisins
1 medium onion, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix all ingredients together & shape into a shallow dome in a 10" round baking dish with sides.
  • Bake for at least 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 122.5, Sodium 493.1, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 18.5, Protein 20.1

APPLE MEATLOAF



Apple Meatloaf image

This is our favorite meatloaf, its fast and easy to make and the leftovers are great in sandwiches or rolled up in soft tacos with cheese tomato and lettuce.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Apple

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 cups apples, peeled and cored, finely chopped
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Saute onion in butter until soft.
  • Combine all ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
  • Form into loaf and place in 10- x 14-inch baking pan (or pack into large, greased loaf pan).
  • Bake at 350 degrees, for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.3, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 183.3, Sodium 954.7, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 31.9

Tips:

  • To ensure your apple-raisin meatloaf is moist, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • For a sweeter meatloaf, use a variety of sweet apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • If you don't have raisins on hand, you can substitute dried cranberries or chopped walnuts.
  • To add a smoky flavor to your meatloaf, use a barbecue sauce or smoked paprika in the glaze.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made meatloaf mix and simply add the apples, raisins, and glaze.
  • Serve the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

Apple-raisin meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste. With its delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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