Apple Bread: The Perfect Fall Treat (Moist, Spiced, and Full of Apples)

Introduction

This Apple Bread is the ultimate fall treat: soft, moist, and bursting with sweet, tender apple chunks and warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast, a cozy afternoon snack, or a dessert with tea or coffee, it fills your kitchen with the aroma of fall.🍎

Unlike traditional cakes, this bread is lightly sweet, packed with apples, and has a tender crumb that’s just moist enough without being heavy. You can add nuts for crunch or leave it plain for a classic, comforting loaf.

Baking apple bread is a great way to use up extra apples, and it’s versatile enough to double for gifting or freezing for later enjoyment.

Apple Bread: The Perfect Fall Treat

Moist and flavorful apple bread 🍏🍞 — soft, spiced, and filled with tender apples, perfect for fall breakfasts, snacks, or desserts.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Baking, Fall

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs large
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups chopped apples peeled or unpeeled
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

• Loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Wire rack
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon.
3. Cream butter and brown sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients and milk into wet mixture.
5. Fold in chopped apples and nuts.
6. Pour batter into pan, bake 50–60 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool 10 minutes, transfer to wire rack, slice, and serve.

Notes

Store at room temperature 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Perfectly moist — tender crumb with juicy apple chunks
✅ Full of flavor — warm cinnamon and vanilla enhance the apples
✅ Easy to make — minimal prep and one loaf pan
✅ Versatile — great for breakfast, snack, or dessert
✅ Make-ahead friendly — stores well and freezes beautifully

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups chopped apples (peeled or unpeeled)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2 – Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3 – Cream butter and sugar
In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.

Step 4 – Combine wet and dry ingredients
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Do not overmix.

Step 5 – Fold in apples and nuts
Gently fold in chopped apples and nuts if using.

Step 6 – Bake
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips & Variations

• Extra sweetness: Sprinkle a little brown sugar and cinnamon on top before baking.
• Add raisins or cranberries for a fruity twist.
• Make mini loaves: Use muffin tins or mini loaf pans for portion control.
• Storage: Wrap cooled bread in foil or airtight container; keeps at room temp for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition (per slice, 1/12 loaf approx.)

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fat: 9g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 14g