While apple pie is an all-time favorite, it can be time-consuming to make from scratch. Why not make this homemade apple pie bread instead? Between the fresh apple chunks and generous dose of cinnamon, this moist bread tastes just like apple pie! Whip up a loaf (or three) and enjoy it with coffee, milk, or hot apple cider. If you're craving an extra-decadent snack, top off the bread with a classic crumble topping.
Apple Pie Bread
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Things You'll Need
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk of choice
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 small apples, peeled and diced
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1. Combine the dry ingredients
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a standard loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix together and set aside.
2. Combine the wet ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the sugars, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, and butter.
With a hand mixer, mix until creamy and combined.
3. Mix the ingredients
Slowly add the dry ingredients, stirring frequently.
Stir until the batter is uniform and thick.
Tip
Take care not to overmix the apple pie bread batter.
4. Add the apples
Fold in the diced apples.
Tip
Granny Smith apples work well in this recipe, but you can use a sweeter apple if you prefer.
5. Pour into a pan
Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Crumble Topping (Optional)
Things You'll Need
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1. Combine the ingredients
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients.
2. Mix the ingredients
Stir until crumbly using a fork to break up clumps of butter that may form.
3. Add the topping
Sprinkle an even layer of crumble topping on the batter.
4. Bake the bread
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean and the crumble is dark brown.
Tip
Check the bread around the 40-minute mark. If the crumble topping is browning too quickly, place a piece of foil on top.
Let the bread cool slightly before serving.
To remove the bread from the loaf pan, let it cool and then run a butter knife across all four sides. Flip the pan upside down on a cutting board. Slice and serve with butter, cream cheese, or ice cream.
Tip
You can store the apple pie bread on the counter for about two to three days. You can also freeze the bread for two months.
