Description
Delicious and moist apple bread with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat. This easy quick bread is loaded with diced apples and optional nuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Mix-ins:
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined. Fold in diced apples and nuts if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for enhanced flavor.
- Apple bread stays moist for several days and freezes well.
- Add a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk for a sweeter touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~230 kcal
- Sugar: ~18 g
- Sodium: ~170 mg
- Fat: ~10 g
- Saturated Fat: ~5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~32 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~3 g
- Cholesterol: ~45 mg
