Incredibly Moist Apple Bread
Experience the ultimate comfort with this incredibly moist apple bread, a crowd-pleasing treat bursting with warm spices and fresh apple flavor. Made with tender chunks of juicy apples, a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, and enriched with unsweetened applesauce, this quick bread boasts a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture that's impossible to resist. A touch of brown sugar adds depth, while optional chopped walnuts or pecans lend a delightful crunch. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack, this one-bowl recipe is easy to prepare and ready in just over an hour. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or enjoyed plain, this apple bread is a fall favorite you'll bake again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1.5 cups apple, peeled and finely diced
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Stir the applesauce into the wet ingredients.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the diced apple and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let the apple bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 149.5 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.4 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2670 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 463.9 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.4 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1318 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
