Description
This Apple Bread Recipe is a moist and flavorful quick bread that blends aromatic spices, fresh apples, and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it is lightly sweetened and wonderfully spiced for a cozy homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins and Toppings
- 2 cups finely chopped peeled apples
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. Stir together until evenly distributed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Mixtures and Fold in Apples and Pecans: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overmixing. Gently fold in the finely chopped peeled apples and half of the chopped toasted pecans to distribute evenly.
- Add Topping: In a small bowl, mix the remaining pecans with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the loaf pan for a crunchy, spiced topping.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Carefully monitor the last few minutes to ensure it does not overbake.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then invert it onto a wire rack or plate to cool completely or serve warm as desired.
Notes
- Use peeled and finely chopped apples for the best texture in the bread.
- To toast pecans, dry roast them in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help the batter blend better and rise properly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple bread, quick bread, cinnamon bread, pecan bread, homemade bread, spiced apple bread, fall recipes
