Apple Bread
Experience the comforting aroma of freshly baked apple bread that fills your home with warmth and nostalgia. This easy-to-make recipe combines spiced apple chunks and a soft, fluffy loaf, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Each slice offers a delightful blend of sweetness, making it an irresistible treat that brings family and friends together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; add apples and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg