4 c. diced, peeled apples (granny smith or macintosh)
2 c. white sugar
1 c. canola oil
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
3 c. unbleached all-purpose white flour or substitute 1-1/2 c. whole wheat pastry flour & 1-1/2 c. white
1 t. cinnamon
2 t. baking soda
nuts and raisins, as desired
Mix apples and sugar; let stand for 1 hour (THIS IS IMPORTANT)
In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, mix oil, eggs, vanilla, flour, cinnamon and baking soda. Fold in apples, nuts and raisins and pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13" pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.