Packed with warm fall spices and fruity applesauce, this moist cinnamon apple bread recipe is the perfect fall-flavored treat. Super fluffy and served with your favorite coffee, it’ll be your go-to loaf.
Why I Love This Apple Bread Recipe
If you love sweet loaves and spiced apple desserts, this freshly-baked apple bread recipe is for you.
- Better than the bakery. You can add juicy peaches, chewy cranberries, or turn this recipe into muffins.
- Great for fall. There are fresh apples, crunchy pecans, and three kinds of warm spices in every bite.
- Homemade. There’s nothing like a homemade sweet loaf with your favorite coffee.
- Freezer-friendly. Pop it out of the freezer whenever you’re craving a sweetly spiced dessert.
Ingredient Notes
Cinnamon, earthy allspice, spicy cloves, and sweet vanilla will make your kitchen smell heavenly once this bread’s in the oven. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.
- All purpose flour – 00 flour works too.
- Baking powder – Check the expiration date before you add it in.
- Baking soda – Sieve it if it has any large clumps.
- Salt – Kosher salt is best.
- Cinnamon – You can swap all the spices for 3 teaspoons apple pie spice if you prefer.
- Allspice – Ground nutmeg can be used as well.
- Ground cloves – Feel free to skip it if you don’t like
- Eggs – Liquid eggs work great for this.
- Coconut oil – Go for vegetable, corn, or canola oil if you prefer.
- Applesauce – You can also make your own by blending 1 small apple (peeled and cored) with 1/2 cup water until smooth.
- Vanilla extract – Feel free to use almond extract.
- Sugar – Granulated or light brown sugar are best.
- Apples – Make sure they’re peeled and cored.
- Pecans – Walnuts are a good swap.
What Kind of Apples Are Best For Bread?
Granny Smith apples are best for bread baking because of their subtle tartness and firm texture. This means they hold their shape well in the oven. However, Royal Gala, Pink Lady, and Fuji apples are great as well.
How to Make Apple Bread
It’s almost like making a box mix cake, except this spiced apple bread is made with real, wholesome ingredients. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.
- Prep the oven. Preheat it to 350F. Grease an 8×4″ loaf pan with cooking spray. Set it aside.
- Prep the apples. Gently toss the apples in a bowl with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Whisk the dry ingredients. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves, and remaining cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Make the wet mixture. Use a stand-mixer to beat the eggs until smooth. Pour in the oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until well combined. Mix in the sugar.
- Fold them. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until just-combined. Stir in the cinnamon-apples and pecans.
- Bake. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool it. Remove it from the oven. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan. Set it on a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Slice and enjoy!
Tips & Variation Ideas
Adding velvety icing, chewy cranberries, and crunchy coconut to this homemade apple bread recipe takes it to the next level.
- Prevent sticking. Line the bottom and sides of the loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent any sticking.
- Make it fruitier. Instead of 1 1/2 cups apples, use 3/4 cup apples and 3/4 cup diced peaches or apricots for some extra sweetness.
- More add-ins. Stir 1/4-1/2 cup dried cranberries, shredded coconut, or raisins into the batter for more flavor and texture.
- Make muffins. Line a muffin tray with liners. Pour batter into them until 3/4s full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Add icing. Whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 4 teaspoons lemon juice until smooth. Spread the mixture over the cooled loaf for a sweeter bite. You can also use frosting or Cool Whip for this.
- Stay in the center. Never bake on the lowest oven rack. The bottom of the loaf will burn before the center’s had a chance to cook through. Always bake in the middle rack.
How to Store Apple Bread
If you make 2 loaves, you can always keep one on hand for a last-minute dessert.
- Counter: Place it in a paper bag for up to 3 days. This method isn’t recommended if you live in a high-humidity area.
- Fridge: Store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Let it come down to room temperature for 5 minutes before digging in.
- Freezer: Wrap it whole, sliced, or in chunks with plastic wrap. Transfer it to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter for 20 minutes.
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Description
This moist cinnamon-spiced apple bread recipe with crunchy pecans is perfect for fall and it’s freezer-friendly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray an 8×4 loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- To a small bowl, add the apples and mix with 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, remaining cinnamon, all spice, and cloves. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, add the eggs and beat on medium until they are scrambled. Next, add in oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until it is smooth and combined. Now, add in the sugar and mix until well combined.
- Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until flour is barely combined.
- Remove bowl from the stand mixer and gently fold in the apple chunks and pecan pieces. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until loaf is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
