Description
This delightful Apple Pie Bread combines the flavors of a classic apple pie with the simplicity of a quick bread. Moist, tender, and filled with chunks of apples and nuts, this bread will fill your kitchen with the comforting aroma of fall spices.
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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Stir in sour cream and milk. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in apples and nuts: Fold in the diced apples and nuts. Pour batter into the pan.
- Add topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best for this recipe.
- The bread can be drizzled with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
