Description
This moist and flavorful bread is packed with fresh apples and cinnamon, mimicking the taste of classic apple fritters in a convenient loaf form.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, firm apples. This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 4g