Description
Comfort meets classic with this irresistible Apple Pie Bread, blending warm spices and sweet fruit into a delightful baked treat. Cinnamon-kissed slices promise a nostalgic journey through homemade goodness you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet and Sweet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Fruit and Nut Ingredients:
- 2 cups (about 2 medium apples) peeled and diced apples
- 1 1/2 cups (about 1 1/2 apples) peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and readying a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease or parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Cream sugar and softened butter until the mixture becomes airy and pale, developing a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition to maintain smooth consistency.
- Blend vanilla extract and sour cream into the wet ingredients, creating a rich and creamy foundation.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent tough bread texture.
- Toss diced apples with additional sugar and cinnamon, coating them evenly for enhanced flavor distribution.
- Layer the bread batter in the prepared pan, alternating between batter and apple filling to create a marbled effect.
- Optionally, sprinkle a cinnamon-brown sugar mixture across the top for a caramelized, crispy surface.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, using aluminum foil to shield the top if browning occurs too quickly.
- Rest the bread in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow complete cooling before slicing to ensure clean, precise cuts and optimal texture.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance in the bread.
- Prevent apple browning by tossing diced apples in lemon juice before mixing into the batter.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the bread’s soft texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using unsweetened applesauce as a partial replacement for butter, creating a healthier alternative without compromising moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg