Description
Homestyle Apple Pie Bread is a delicious and comforting treat that combines the flavors of apple pie in a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in Greek yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, fold in apples and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra apple pie flavor, sprinkle the top with a cinnamon-sugar blend before baking.
- This bread is delicious served warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
