Description
Discover the joy of homemade Apple Bread, a warm and comforting treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Bursting with sweet apple and aromatic cinnamon flavors, this easy-to-make recipe will have your family asking for seconds. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or save slices for later—this versatile bread is ideal for any occasion. Customize it by adding nuts or swapping out flour types to suit your taste. Whether paired with fresh fruit, nut butter, or enjoyed plain, each bite promises to delight.
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely diced apple
- 2 cups flour (spelt, white, or oat)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk (of choice)
- 3 1/2 tbsp oil (or applesauce)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine diced apples, sugar, milk, oil (or applesauce), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer batter to a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, fold in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans before baking. Use firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for optimal flavor. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to enhance its texture.