Description
This Apple Pie Bread is a deliciously moist quick bread infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, combined with sweet chopped apples for a perfect fall treat. Easy to make and packed with classic apple pie flavors, it’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Prep the Pan and Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs, Sour Cream, and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth to enrich the batter and add moisture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined to avoid overmixing, which could make the bread tough.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the finely chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, ensuring the bread is fully cooked without being dry.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, which sets the texture and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a tangy twist and added protein.
- For extra texture and flavor, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
- This bread tastes even better the next day, after the flavors have had time to meld.
