Apple Bread Recipe
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Apple Bread Recipe
Description
The Apple Bread Recipe combines grated peeled apples with a spiced batter containing all-purpose flour, granulated and light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and baking powder for leavening. Eggs and melted unsalted butter provide richness and moisture. Optional chopped walnuts (or pecans) add texture.
The bread is baked in an 8x4-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper for easy removal. The sugar sprinkled on top creates a subtle crust contrasting the tender crumb inside. Baking until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean ensures proper doneness without dryness.
Serving slices warm reveals a moist, slightly dense texture with warm spices and fresh apple flavor suitable for breakfast or tea. Wrapping leftover bread and refrigerating it prolongs freshness up to five days.
Proper flour measurement and using room temperature eggs improve texture and consistency. Adjusting baking time if using different pan sizes or materials helps avoid over- or under-baking. Tent with foil if the bread browns too quickly during baking.
Ingredients
- 1 large apple peeled and cored (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar plus more for sprinkling (100g)
- ½ cup light brown sugar 110g, packed
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg grated
- 2 large egg beaten
- ½ cup butter melted (120ml, unsalted
- ½ cup walnuts optional (60g, chopped, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper allowing excess to hang over the sides of the pan.
- Using the largest holes on a cheese grater, grate the apple. Or, chop the apple into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Stir in the eggs and melted butter until fully combined. (Batter will be thick.)
- Stir the apple and nuts (if using) into the batter until evenly combined. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Sprinkle with additional granulated sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool for about 30 minutes more. Slice and serve warm. Any leftovers should be tightly wrapped and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Measure flour using a scale or spoon and level method to avoid dry bread from too much flour.
- Use room temperature eggs for better batter mixing; warm cold eggs in water briefly if needed.
- Line the loaf pan with parchment paper allowing excess to hang over the sides for easier removal.
- If using a 9x5-inch pan, start checking doneness at 45 minutes as baking time will be shorter.
- The sugar topping adds a slight crispness and extra sweetness but is optional.
- Avoid ceramic or glass pans for this recipe as they bake differently and require time adjustment.
- Cool the bread fully in the pan before removing to prevent crumbling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 351IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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