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Apple Bread: The Perfect Fall Treat Recipe

Apple Bread: The Perfect Fall Treat Recipe
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Apple Bread is a delightful fall treat that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and apples with a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this easy-to-make bread features chopped apples that add natural sweetness and moisture, balanced with cinnamon and brown sugar. The recipe is quick to prepare and yields a comforting bread that captures the essence of autumn.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit

  • 2 cups chopped apples (Pink Lady, Gala, Honeycrisp – peeled and chopped, about 2 medium apples)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add melted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Add Apples: Fold in the chopped peeled apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the apple bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can substitute the apples with other firm, sweet varieties such as Fuji or Braeburn for a different flavor.
  • For extra texture, add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
  • To make it gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend; adjust baking time as needed.
  • Ensure apples are well peeled and chopped uniformly to prevent large chunks in the bread.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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