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Apple Bread Recipe

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Apple bread is a soft, moist quick bread filled with fresh apples and warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy homemade loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacking, brunch, or a simple dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold the chopped apples into the batter. Fold in the walnuts or pecans at the same time if using.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack.
  9. Allow the loaf to cool further before slicing so it holds its shape and produces cleaner slices.

Notes

  • Firm baking apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Fuji work well in this recipe.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can make the finished bread less tender.
  • For apple cinnamon bread, add extra cinnamon and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the batter before baking.
  • For apple walnut or pecan bread, fold 1/2 cup chopped nuts into the batter. Toasting the nuts first can enhance their flavor.
  • For apple raisin bread, add about 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries with the chopped apples.
  • For glazed apple bread, combine powdered sugar with a small amount of milk and vanilla, then drizzle the glaze over the completely cooled loaf.
  • Store completely cooled apple bread tightly wrapped or in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze the whole loaf or individual slices for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 10–20 seconds or warm several slices at 300°F (150°C) for 5–10 minutes.

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