Description
This Apple Bread recipe is a delightful treat that is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. With a moist and flavorful crumb packed with apples and warm spices, this easy-to-make bread is a comforting choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons 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)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Incorporate mix-ins: Fold in the chopped apples and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread tastes even better the next day.
- For a sweeter touch, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking or drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze after it cools.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
