Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour two 8" x 4" loaf pans. Set aside.

Step 2

Using the large holes on a box grater, shred the apples (discard the cores). You should have 4 cups of grated apple.

Step 3

In a large bowl, fold together shredded apples and sugar, and let sit for 15 minutes until sugar dissolves. There will be alot of liquid.

Step 4

Add oil, eggs, vanilla extract, pecans, and raisins, and stir to incorporate.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir dry ingredients into the apple mixture, just until mixed. Pour into prepared loaf pans.

Step 6

Bake 55 minutes, or until golden and center tests done with a toothpick. Remove pans from oven to cooling rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Then turn breads out of pan onto rack to cool completely before slicing.