Description
This Homestyle Apple Pie Bread is a delightful twist on classic apple pie flavors in a moist and tender quick bread. Loaded with diced apples and warm spices, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a comforting snack with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry and wet mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in apples and nuts: Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- This bread tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.
- Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
