Apple Bread: The Perfect Fall Treat for Cozy Moments at Home
Apple Bread is a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall. With its warm spices and sweet apple chunks, it’s perfect for cozy moments at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled, diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in apples and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include a pinch of nutmeg.
- Be sure to use firm apples for the best texture in the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg