Description
This Apple Pie Bread recipe is a delightful twist on traditional apple pie, combining the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh apples in a moist and delicious quick bread. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in the chopped apples and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra apple flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly once cooled.
- Add a simple glaze or streusel topping for a sweeter variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
