Apple Bread

4.75 from 4 votes

This deliciously sweet apple bread with hints of seasonal spices is a the perfect fall dessert. Each bite is packed with chunks of apple and hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Make this your new fall favorite indulgence.

Prep Time15

Cook Time55

Total Time1 10

Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple bread, apple quick bread

Servings: Slices

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs room temperature
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups apples chopped and peeled (about 2 medium)

Apple Cider Glaze

1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon salted butter
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, also greasing the paper.
In a large bowl whisk the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
In a separate bowl whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. This will be a very thick batter.
Fold the apples into the batter and add to the prepared bread pan.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the bread in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Apple Cider Glaze

In a small saucepan, bring the cider to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Drizzle the warm glaze over the top of the cooled bread.

Notes

Originally posted August 19, 2020

Updated on August 30, 2023

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