Spicy Apple Bread
Warm your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of Spicy Apple Bread, a perfect blend of sweet and spice. This moist, flavorful loaf combines tender chunks of fresh apples with cozy autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger—with an unexpected kick of cayenne pepper for a bold twist. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe uses pantry staples like brown sugar, flour, and butter, and offers the option to add crunchy walnuts or pecans for extra texture. Baked to golden perfection, this comforting treat is ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a seasonal dessert. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or cream cheese and let the balance of sweet apples and warming spices steal the show. Perfectly suited for fall gatherings or holiday baking, Spicy Apple Bread is a must-try for lovers of sweet and spicy baked goods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 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, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick.
Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts or pecans (if using), ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil during the final 10-15 minutes of baking.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your Spicy Apple Bread with a dollop of butter or cream cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 263 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% | |
*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.
