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Apple Bread

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Apple Bread ~ Comforting and aromatic loaf cake studded with fresh apples and topped with crisp brown sugar crystals. via @thiswifecooks

Apple Bread ~ 

Comforting and aromatic loaf cake studded with fresh apples and topped with crisp brown sugar crystals.

Serve as a sweet treat for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Apple Bread ~ Comforting and aromatic loaf cake studded with fresh apples and topped with crisp brown sugar crystals.

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Vegan Apple Bread Recipe

Apple season is here, friends! It’s the time of year when the air is crisp, leaves are turning, and everyone seems to be going apple-picking. This year, though, I’m getting my family’s apples the old-fashioned way – buying them from the grocery store. Or, if I’m feeling particularly crunchy, maybe the farmers’ market.

The thing is, we’ve been apple-picking many times over the years, and it’s always been…fine. This year, however, I decided that maybe we don’t actually need the 30-40 pounds of overpriced apples we usually come home with from the local orchard. This apple bread only requires one apple, which is just my speed this year.

I like this quick bread recipe because it’s easy to make with simple ingredients and makes the kitchen smell amazing! Sidenote: If you’re looking for apple recipes that will make a larger dent in your apple-picking haul, try my Stovetop Applesauce or Slow Cooker Apple Cider.

Apple Bread ~ Comforting and aromatic loaf cake studded with fresh apples and topped with crisp brown sugar crystals.

Ingredients for Apple Bread

You will need the following: 

  • Flour-based cooking spray
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or apple pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup + 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup Granny Smith apple, peeled and small diced
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

How to Make Apple Bread

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray an 8×4-inch loaf pan with flour-based cooking spray.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

STEP THREE: In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Pour the applesauce mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well combined. 

STEP FOUR: In one of the mixing bowls, toss the apple pieces with the remaining 2 teaspoons of brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Stir into the batter.

STEP FIVE: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly over the top of the bread.  

STEP SIX: Bake for 1 hour, or until the top and edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

STEP SEVEN: Cool completely in the baking pan on a wire rack. Cut into individual slices and serve at room temperature. 

Quick Tip for Success

  • For best results, use apples that are firm enough to retain their shape during the baking process. I used a Granny Smith apple for this recipe, but other apple varieties that work well include Gala, Fujii, and Honey Crisp. 

Storage

  • This apple cake should be covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and can be stored at room temperature for a day or two in the refrigerator for several days. 
Apple Bread ~ Comforting and aromatic loaf cake studded with fresh apples and topped with crisp brown sugar crystals.

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Apple Bread ~ Comforting and aromatic loaf cake studded with fresh apples and topped with crisp brown sugar crystals.

Apple Bread ~ Comforting and aromatic loaf cake studded with fresh apples and topped with crisp brown sugar crystals.

Apple Bread

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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, dairy free, quick bread, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • Flour-based cooking spray
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup + 2 teaspoons light brown sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup Granny Smith apple peeled and small diced
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray an 8×4-inch loaf pan with flour-based cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Pour the applesauce mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
  • In one of the mixing bowls, toss the apple pieces with the remaining 2 teaspoons of brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Stir into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the turbinado sugar evenly over the top of the bread.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until the top and edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in the baking pan on a wire rack. Cut into individual slices and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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