Description
This delicious apple bread is a perfect treat for breakfast or snacking. Loaded with fresh apples and warm spices, it’s a cozy and comforting baked good that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine and Fold: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use sweet apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best flavor.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
