Apple Bread
Apple Bread is a delightful treat featuring warm spices and sweet apple flavors, perfect for fall enjoyment.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar for topping
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon for topping
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped apples (Pink Lady, Gala, Honeycrisp – peeled and chopped, about 2 apples) for the batter
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8 x 5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until well combined.
- Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined; the batter will be thick.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples.
Baking
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle about three-quarters of the brown sugar mixture over the batter.
- Carefully spread the remaining batter on top of the brown sugar mixture. Then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the top and gently swirl it into the batter using a knife or spoon.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the bread is browning too quickly, tent it with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm with butter, alongside coffee or tea, or with vanilla ice cream for a special dessert. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze slices for up to 3 months.