Cozy Autumn Apple Bread Recipe
This apple bread recipe captures all the comforting and warm flavors of autumn. It’s packed with fresh apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, making it a perfect treat for cool fall days.
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the chopped apples.
Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
Assemble the Bread:
Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
Bake the Bread:
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
If the top is browning too quickly, tent the loaf with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the apple bread warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor balance.
Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar.
The bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. It also freezes well for up to 3 months; just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing.
This cozy autumn apple bread is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat after dinner. Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with every bite!