Warm Apple Bread with Fragrant Spices Recipe
This delightful Apple Bread is a moist, sweet loaf infused with tender chunks of fresh apples and fragrant vanilla. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples with a soft, buttery crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Produce
- 2 cups chopped apples (Pink Lady, Gala, Honeycrisp – peeled and chopped, about 2 apples)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy release of the bread after baking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can make the bread dense.
- Add apples: Fold in the chopped apples evenly throughout the batter, ensuring every bite will have a burst of fresh apple flavor.
- Pour batter and bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This helps the bread set and maintain its structure.
Notes
- You can substitute apples with pears or add nuts such as walnuts for extra texture.
- For a spiced version, add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice to the dry ingredients.
- Ensure apples are peeled and chopped uniformly to ensure even baking.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
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