Description
A delightful treat combining the flavors of apple pie with the ease of simple bread, filled with the sweet scent of apples and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped apples
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Fold in the chopped apples and nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then drizzle with the glaze made of powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor. This bread can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or toasted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple fritter bread, dessert, baking, cozy recipes