Description
Enjoy this easy apple bread recipe, perfect for fall baking. It’s moist, flavorful, and filled with warm spices.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and nuts (if using).
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a streusel topping before baking.
- Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute apple sauce for half of the oil for a slightly healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg