Description
This Apple Pie Bread combines the comforting flavors of classic apple pie with the ease of quick bread baking. Filled with tender diced apples, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a crunchy nut topping, this moist loaf is perfect for fall breakfasts, snacks, or dessert.
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 cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Add-ins and Topping
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg ensuring they are evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Sour Cream: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate fully, then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the bread.
- Fold in Apples and Nuts: Carefully fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare Topping and Pour Batter: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter once poured into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely for easier slicing and better texture.
Notes
- For added sweetness, drizzle a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk over the cooled bread.
- This bread freezes well and can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- You can substitute the nuts with your favorite or omit entirely for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
