Apple Pie Bread

Apple Pie Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to toss the apples in)
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare the Pan

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.

Step 2: Prepare the Apples

1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4: Cream Butter and Sugar

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Add Sour Cream and Dry Ingredients

1. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently after each addition. Do not overmix.

Step 6: Fold in Apples

1. Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter using a spatula or spoon. The batter will be thick.

Step 7: Transfer to the Pan

1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8: Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter in the pan.

Step 9: Bake

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
2. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover the bread loosely with foil and continue baking.

Step 10: Cool and Serve

1. Once baked, allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Slice and enjoy! The bread is delicious on its own, or you can serve it with a drizzle of glaze or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips for Perfect Apple Pie Bread:

• Use tart apples. Apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are great because they add a slight tartness that balances the sweetness of the bread.
• Add walnuts or pecans. For a crunchy texture and added flavor, you can fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans along with the apples.
• Make it gluten-free. If you need a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Serve with caramel sauce. Drizzling warm caramel sauce over each slice makes it even more indulgent.

Why You’ll Love Apple Pie Bread:

• Moist and tender: Thanks to the butter, sour cream, and fresh apples, this bread is incredibly moist.
• Perfect balance of flavors: The cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh apples give it the taste of apple pie in bread form.
• Easy to make: With simple ingredients and an easy prep method, you can enjoy this delicious treat in no time.Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie