This moist cinnamon apple bread recipe is filled with warm fall spices and fruity applesauce, making it the perfect fall-flavored treat. Super fluffy and paired with your favorite coffee, it will become your go-to bread.
Why I love this apple bread recipe
If you love sweet bread and spiced apple desserts, then this freshly baked apple bread recipe is perfect for you.
- Better than the ones from the bakery. You can add juicy peaches, chewy cranberries, or turn this recipe into muffins.
- Perfect for fall. Every bite features fresh apples, crunchy pecans, and three warming spices.
- self made. There's nothing better than homemade sweet bread and your favorite coffee.
- Suitable for freezing. Whenever you crave a sweet and spicy dessert, take it out of the refrigerator.
Ingredient description
Once the bread is in the oven, cinnamon, earthy allspice, spicy cloves, and sweet vanilla will make your kitchen smell heavenly. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.
- all purpose flour – No. 00 flour can also be used.
- baking powder – Please check the expiration date before adding.
- baking soda- Sieve if there are any big chunks.
- Salt – Kosher salt is best.
- Cinnamon- If you wish, you can replace all spices with 3 teaspoons of apple pie spice.
- Allspice – Nutmeg powder can also be used.
- Clove powder – If you don't like it, feel free to skip it
- egg– Liquid eggs are great for this.
- Coconut oil – If you prefer, you can choose vegetable, corn, or canola oil.
- Applesauce—— You can also make your own by blending 1 small apple (peeled and cored) with 1/2 cup water until smooth.
- Vanilla extract – Feel free to use almond extract.
- sugar – Granulated sugar or light brown sugar is best.
- apple– Make sure they are peeled and cored.
- Pecan—— Walnuts are a great substitute.
Which apple is best for making bread?
Green apples are best for baking bread because of their subtle tart flavor and firm texture. This means they hold their shape well in the oven. However, the Royal Gala, Pink Lady and Fuji apples are also great.
How to Make Apple Bread
It's almost like making a boxed cake mix, except this spiced apple bread is made with real, wholesome ingredients. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.
- Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350F. Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Set it aside.
- Prepare apples. Gently place apples in bowl with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Stir in dry ingredients. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves and remaining cinnamon in another bowl.
- Make wet mixture. Using a stand mixer, beat eggs until smooth. Pour in oil, applesauce and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until well combined. Add sugar and mix.
- Fold them. Slowly fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Mix until just combined. Add cinnamon apples and pecans.
- bake. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool. Remove it from the oven. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes and then remove from the pan. Place on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Tips and variation ideas
Take this homemade apple bread recipe to the next level by adding soft frosting, chewy cranberries, and crunchy coconut.
- Prevent sticking. Line the bottom and sides of the loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make it fruitier. Use 3/4 cup apples and 3/4 cup diced peaches or apricots instead of 1 1/2 cups apples for extra sweetness.
- More plugins. Stir 1/4-1/2 cup dried cranberries, shredded coconut, or raisins into the batter for added flavor and texture.
- Make muffins. Line a muffin tray with liners. Pour batter into it until 3/4 of a second full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Add icing sugar. Stir 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 4 teaspoons lemon juice until smooth. Spread mixture onto cooled bread for a sweeter texture. You can also use icing sugar or cold whip.
- Stay in the center. Never bake on the lowest oven rack. The bottom of the bread will burn before the center has a chance to cook. Always bake on the middle rack.
How to Store Apple Bread
If you make 2 loaves, you can always save one for a last-minute dessert.
- counter: Store in a paper bag for up to 3 days. This method is not recommended if you live in an area with high humidity.
- refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Let it come to room temperature for 5 minutes before digging.
- refrigerator: Wrap whole in plastic wrap, slice or cut into chunks. Transfer to freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for 20 minutes.
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This moist cinnamon spiced apple bread recipe with crunchy pecans is perfect for fall and freezer friendly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray an 8×4 loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add apples and mix with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, remaining cinnamon, all spices, and cloves. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the eggs and beat over medium heat until well combined. Next, add the oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Continue whisking until smooth and combined. Now, add sugar and stir until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until the flour is almost incorporated.
- Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and gently fold in the apple chunks and pecan slices. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until bread is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes. enjoy!
