1. Dissolve coffee crystals in boiling water; pour over dates. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and soda.
3. Combine egg, shredded apple, walnuts, melted butter or margarine, and coffee date mixture.
4. Add to flour mixture, stirring just till moistened.
5. Turn into a greased loaf pan.
6. Bake in a 350�oven for 60 to 65 mins, or till a wooden pick inserted near centre comes or clean.
7. Cool in a pan for 10 mins.
8. Remove from pan, cool on a wire rack.

Makes: 1