Description
This delightful Apple Bread recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and spiced flavors. Made with fresh apples and warm cinnamon, this moist bread is a comforting treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Apple Bread Ingredients:
- 1 large apple, peeled and cored (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling (100g)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (110g)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (120ml)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional (60g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apples: Grate or chop the apple and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Add eggs and melted butter, stir until combined.
- Add apples and nuts: Fold in grated apples and nuts. Pour into pan, sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Weigh the flour for accuracy.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Sugar topping is optional for added sweetness and texture.
- Allow bread to cool in the pan to set properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 143mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
