1 1/2 c. finely chopped dried apples (4 oz.)
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. butter
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. apple pie spice
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz.)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Place dried apples and the water in a saucepan. Cook apples according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. (If there are no directions, cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until tender.)

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and apple pie spice; add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved apple liquid. Stir in the drained apples, cheese and walnuts. Turn into a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 55-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly on rack. Makes 1 loaf.