Apple Pie Bread
Apple Pie Bread is a cozy and comforting fall-inspired treat that combines the tender texture of a bread loaf with the sweet and cinnamon-kissed flavors of classic apple pie. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or gift, this easy-to-make recipe uses fresh apples and warm spices to deliver a moist, flavorful bread that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.
- Author: Lilly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free flour substitution)
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice fresh apples into small cubes. Toss them with ground cinnamon and a tablespoon of sugar to enhance their natural sweetness and spice.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour), baking powder, salt, and any additional spices like nutmeg if desired, ensuring even distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs with melted butter or oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly fluffy to create a moist base for the bread.
- Incorporate the Apple Mixture: Fold the cinnamon-spiced apples into the wet ingredients. Then gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread light and tender.
- Bake Until Golden: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top is a beautiful golden brown.
Notes
- Choose firm apple varieties like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth blending.
- Fresh spices enhance aroma and flavor.
- Start checking for doneness around 45 minutes as oven temperatures vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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