A quick bread made with apple butter is a delicious and moist fall dessert full of sweet apple and cinnamon flavors. This apple butter bread recipe is eggless and easy to follow.
Apple butter bread is a delightful treat that combines the rich, warm flavors of spiced apples with a soft, moist crumb. Each bite offers a symphony of sweet fruity notes, perfectly balanced with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. The apple butter infuses the bread with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes it comforting and satisfying.
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Why you’ll love apple bread?
Easy to make fall dessert
No bread machine or yeast is needed to make the quick apple butter bread recipe
The healthy apple butter bread is great for breakfast or a mid-evening snack
The smell of freshly baked apple butter bread wafting through the house is incredibly comforting
Recipe ingredients
Flour: The foundation of a good apple butter quick bread is all-purpose flour, but I’ve baked breads with whole wheat flour too, so I know that will be equally good.
Baking powder and baking soda are the leavening agents that help the apple butter loaf rise, giving it a light and fluffy texture.
Salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients and balances the sweetness.
Cinnamon and nutmeg are warm spices that complement the apple butter beautifully, adding a cozy, aromatic flavor.
Sugar helps sweeten the bread. I used granulated white sugar. You can use brown sugar, cane, or even coconut sugar.
Oil keeps the bread moist and tender. I used vegetable oil, but sunflower, coconut, or canola oil work too.
Yogurt adds moisture and a slight tanginess to the bread. If you don’t have Greek yogurt, use homemade that’s been drained well so it’s thick.
Apple butter is the star of the recipe. Baking with homemade apple butter is best, but store-bought will do in a pinch.
Optional add-ins: Finely chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch and a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the apple butter and spices. You can leave them out or use pecans, raisins, or chopped apples.
Cinnamon sugar ingredients
Cinnamon sugar topping is completely optional. But it does add an irresistible crunch to the crust.
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How to make apple butter bread?
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180 C / 350 F. Grease a loaf pan well.
Step 2: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon powder, and nutmeg powder in a large bowl.
Step 3: Add the sugar and mix well.
Step 4: Whisk the oil, yogurt, and apple butter in a separate bowl.
Step 5: Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well until no white streaks of flour are visible. The batter will be thick.
Step 6: Fold in the chopped walnuts and transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
Step 7: Combine cinnamon powder and sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of the cake batter.
Step 8: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Let the cake cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes, before turning it out on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 10: Slice the completely cooled bread.
Final step: Savor and serve!
How to store?
Store the apple butter loaf cake in an airtight container, and it will stay fresh at room temperature for 2–3 days. If your kitchen is very warm, keep the wrapped loaf in the fridge, and it will last for 5–6 days.
Apple butter bread recipes are freezer-friendly. Double-wrap the loaf in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil or a Ziplock bag, and it will stay good for up to 2 months. When you're ready to eat it, thaw the bread in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for a few hours.
How to serve?
This is the important bit: let the easy apple butter bread cool completely before you slice it. I’d suggest making it ahead and letting it rest overnight. The longer the bread sits, the more flavorful it gets.
- Plain and fresh: Slice the bread and enjoy it as is for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
- Toasted with butter: Lightly toast a slice and smear more regular butter on top.
- With a spread: Try it with a dollop of ricotta, cream cheese, apple butter, or honey.
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📖 Recipe
Apple Butter Bread
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/3 cup Oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup Apple butter
- 1/3 cup Walnuts, finely chopped
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder
- 2 tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 C. Grease an 8"*4" loaf pan well.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon powder, and nutmeg powder in a large bowl.
- Add the sugar and mix well.
- Whisk the oil, yogurt, and apple butter in a separate bowl.
- Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well until no white streaks of flour are visible. The batter will be thick.Add 1-2 tbsp of warm milk if the batter feels too dry.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan.
- Cinnamon sugar: Combine cinnamon powder ( 1/2 tsp) and sugar ( 2 tbsp) in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of the cake batter.
- Bake at 180 C for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes, before turning it out on a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Slice the completely cooled bread and serve. Enjoy!
- The longer this bread is allowed to rest, the more delicious and flavorful it is. If possible, let it rest overnight before slicing.
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