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Apple Cinnamon Nut Bread Recipe

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This moist and flavorful Apple Bread combines warm spices, tender apples, and crunchy toasted pecans for a delightful treat. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this quick bread is easy to prepare and bakes to a golden perfection with a sweet cinnamon-pecan topping.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely chopped peeled apples
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling the top)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for sprinkling the top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly to ensure the bread does not stick after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix these wet ingredients together until smooth and homogenous.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir gently just until the two are incorporated; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Fold in Apples and Pecans: Carefully fold in the finely chopped apples and half of the toasted pecans into the batter to evenly distribute.
  6. Prepare Topping and Pour Batter: In a small bowl, combine the remaining pecans with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter in the loaf pan. Then carefully spread the batter out if needed for even distribution.
  7. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack or plate to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use peeled apples to avoid tough skin in the bread, but keep the peel on if you prefer more texture and fiber.
  • Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the bread light and tender.
  • To toast pecans, bake them at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant, or toast in a dry skillet until golden brown.
  • Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.

Keywords: apple bread, cinnamon bread, quick bread, spiced bread, pecan bread, fall recipes, baked apple bread

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