Moist Apple Bread – The Taste of Fall, All Year Round
This apple bread recipe holds a special place in my heart. I first baked it on a chilly morning with apples we picked ourselves—juicy, sweet, and full of flavor. The kitchen smelled like cinnamon, love, and home. This bread is tender, moist, and bursting with chunks of fresh apple. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or as a sweet snack, it’s the kind of recipe that brings everyone back for “just one more slice.”
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups peeled, chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, whisk oil, applesauce, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in apples (and nuts if using).
Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Rich in: Fiber, vitamin C, warm spices, and natural sweetness
Nutrition
- Calories: 230 per slice