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    Home » Recipes » Quick Breads

    Apple Bread

    Published: Nov 3, 2022 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 4 Comments

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    Apple Bread– A quick and easy Fall recipe loaded with shredded apples! Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla, this moist apple bread is the perfect treat for any occasion!  Also check out my Snickerdoodle Bread and Brown Sugar Quick Bread.

    seasoned apple bread with a cinnamon streusel topping on top

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    • Homemade Apple Bread
    • Why You’ll Love this Apple Bread Recipe
    • Apple Bread Ingredients
    • How to make Apple Bread
    • What Are the Best Apples to Use for Baking?
    • Storing the Bread
    • Variations
    • Tips for Old Fashioned Apple Bread
    • More Apple Recipes to try
    • Apple Bread Recipe

    Homemade Apple Bread

    If you take a look through my blog, you’ll notice I have a few different Apple Bread recipes! All of them are quite tasty, but to be honest, this may just go down as my new favorite!

    A few days ago, I pulled down some cookbooks from my cabinet and decided to browse through them. Cookbooks to me are one of those things I LOVE to buy and have on hand, but at the end of the day, I end up on Pinterest or simply experimenting in the kitchen.

    As I was flipping through my Better Homes and Garden Cookbook, I came across a Zucchini Bread recipe that looked and sounded scrumptious! Of course, I didn’t have any zucchini on hand, but when the idea looks good, I try to run with it and change it up according to what I do have on hand! So, that’s how zucchini bread turned into me making apple bread, adapting the spices and quantities along the way!

    One thing I will point out, the batter will be thick. Thick as in, ‘I didn’t have high hopes for this recipe because the batter was so thick I could barely get it off the spoon.

    After a few short minutes of preparing this easy recipe, it was ready for the oven! Not only did the house smell incredible as it baked, but the end result was fabulous and the whole family enjoyed it! The only thing they won’t like is when it runs out, ha!

    We served it for breakfast the next morning warmed up in the microwave, with a bit of butter on top! Perfect way to start the day, right?! It’s safe to say the family deemed this an amazing apple bread recipe. Seriously, this is truly the best apple bread recipe in large part due to the delicious cinnamon (and sugar)! Cinnamon sugar is a phenomenal combo! All you need are several other basic ingredients, and you’ll have the best cinnamon apple bread in no time. It will also make for a favorite fall treat, but you can make it year round!

    quick bread with a cinnamon streusel topping

    Why You’ll Love this Apple Bread Recipe

    • Easy– people of all ages can make this simple recipe
    • Basic Ingredients needed– no need for fancy or crazy off the wall ingredients, in fact, you may already have them all on hand
    • No Yeast Needed– being a quick bread, no need to wait for the bread to rise
    • Makes great gift options– wrap up mini loaves and give them to family, friends, teachers, and more
    • Freezes perfectly– make a double batch to enjoy NOW and freeze for later!

    Apple Bread Ingredients

    • Flour- all purpose, make sure to spoon and level the flour for accurate measuring
    • Cinnamon- nutmeg and cloves are great alternative spices you can use
    • Baking soda- this helps the bread rise
    • Salt- this helps balance the sweetness from the apples and sugar
    • Baking powder- keeps the texture light and fluffy
    • Nutmeg- cloves and cinnamon can be substituted, as can apple pie spice
    • Egg- binds everything together
    • White sugar- adds just the right amount of sweetness
    • Apple- make sure you choose a good baking apple such as Pink Lady, Gala, or Honeycrisp
    • Oil- Vegetable oil, avocado oil, grape seed oil, and even a lightly flavored olive oil works great in this recipe

    *For exact measurements see full recipe card down below

    How to make Apple Bread

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a large loaf pan.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg.
    3. In a small, separate bowl, combine the egg, sugar, juicy apple pieces, and oil.
    4. Add apple mixture into flour mixture and stir until just combined.
    5. Spread batter into prepared bread pan (nonstick cooking spray) and place pan into preheated oven.
    6. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
    7. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for about 5 minutes before removing and serving!

    apple bread sliced and served with apples on the side

    What Are the Best Apples to Use for Baking?

    One of my favorite things about this delicious quick bread recipe is that you can use whichever type of apples you want. A few of your options are honey crisp apples, granny smith apples, pink lady, or red delicious! I use Granny Smith personally because overall, the flavor and texture are the best for baking. I also love sweet apples in this bread like Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Pink Lady.

    Storing the Bread

    Do not store the apple cinnamon bread in a refrigerator as this will remove moisture from your bread. A great way to store them is to place them in an airtight container or in a Ziploc bag (to ensure ants or pests don’t have access. You can store it at room temperature for up to four days.

    Apple Bread is great in the freezer for up to 3 months. When freezing the bread, make sure that you wrap it well to prevent freezer burn.

    Variations

    • Glaze- you can combine powdered sugar and water to create a tasty glaze to drizzle on top, or you can drizzle caramel sauce over the bread
    • Nuts- walnuts, pecans, and candied nuts are all great additions in this bread
    • Crumble Topping- combine butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour for a crumble to sprinkle on top prior to baking

    easy apple bread cooked in a glass pan

    Tips for Old Fashioned Apple Bread

    • Don’t overfill your loaf pan- ⅔ filled is perfect as it allows space to rise, but still makes a perfect sized loaf
    • Test bread with a toothpick- once inserted in center, if it comes out clean, its done, if it has batter, add a few minutes
    • Shred apples versus chopping them- this distributes the apples evenly throughout the batter
    • Don’t over-mix- stir batter until just combined and scrape batter into pan. Over-mixing can cause the bread to be dense
    • Feel free to make this into one large loaf, or several mini loaves

    More Apple Recipes to try

    If you love apple flavor, there are more apple recipes where this came from! And they are full of so much flavor!

    • Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cake– an apple cake with a cream cheese filling throughout and diced apple. Creamy, moist, and flavor packed!
    • Apple Cobbler Crisp– a shortcut apple cobbler made using Bisquick, apple pie filling, and pecans
    • Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake– moist, flavorful apple cake with a cinnamon crumb topping
    • Apple Spice Quinoa Granola– homemade granola with bits of apple, cinnamon flavor, and oats throughout
    • Apple Cider Beignet– warm, fried beignets with an apple cider flavor throughout

    a slice of quick bread with butter spread on top

     

    I hope you love this easy apple bread recipe! Let me know how it goes in the comments below! And don’t forget to tag me over on Instagram if you’ve made this recipe (or any of the others) so I can see what you’ve cooked up! You can also use #thecookinchicks too!

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    Apple Bread Recipe

    Recipe by: Kristin
    This Apple Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread that makes a tasty breakfast or snack option! Enjoy now or freeze for later!
    4.63 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Servings 10
    Calories 209 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large Loaf Pan
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Apple Slicer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups flour *all purpose
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup shredded, peeled apple
    • ¼ cup oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a large loaf pan.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg.
    • In a small bowl, combine the egg, sugar, apple, and oil.
    • Add apple mixture into flour mixture and stir until just combined.
    • Spread batter into prepared pan and place pan into preheated oven.
    • Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center.
    • Remove from oven and allow to sit for about 5 minutes before removing and serving!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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    Recipe updated 11/3/2022

     

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    Comments

    1. Penny says

      January 17, 2025 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      The batter was so very thick. I added about 3/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce. Worked really well and the bread is nice and moist.

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      • Kristin says

        January 18, 2025 at 5:38 pm

        Yay!! Glad you enjoyed! Yes, the batter is quite thick, but it works out into a nice, moist loaf every time!! Try it toasted too, we love taking a slice, toasting it, and putting some jam on top! Yum!

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    2. Kathy Blankenship says

      June 25, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious! I’m wondering of chopped walnuts could be added? Yum! Love your recipes! Posting to FB & pinning! 🙂

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      • Kristin says

        June 25, 2021 at 1:56 pm

        Oh yes, that would be a great addition! If my little ones weren’t so picky, I would definitely add those myself! So glad to hear you enjoy the recipes! Thanks for sharing this!! Much appreciatd!

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