This Apple Pie Bread is everything you love about a warm slice of homemade apple pie—tender apples, cinnamon spice, and a soft, buttery crumb—all wrapped into one easy-to-bake loaf. Whether it’s breakfast, dessert, or a sweet afternoon treat, this bread is pure comfort. 🍂
📝 Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3️⃣ In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix well.
4️⃣ Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
5️⃣ Fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using).
6️⃣ Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7️⃣ Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
💡 Tips & Twists
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a crackly sweet crust.
- Add a vanilla glaze for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container — it’s even better the next day!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Tastes like apple pie but bakes like a breeze
✔️ Moist, rich, and full of cozy flavor
✔️ Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting
✔️ Easily customizable with nuts or glaze
Would you like the vanilla glaze recipe to drizzle on top? 😍
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