Description
A cozy, spiced apple bread with a delightful cinnamon pecan crunch topping. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or as a sweet treat during the holidays. Warm, soft, and full of fall flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
- Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in Add-ins: Add chopped apples and toasted pecans, folding them into the batter evenly.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.
- Assemble: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the topping evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
1️⃣ Don’t Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can make your bread dense and tough. Stir until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined to ensure a light and fluffy texture.
2️⃣ Choose the Right Apples: Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet, crisp varieties like Honeycrisp. They hold their shape and add the perfect balance of flavor and moisture.
3️⃣ Monitor Baking Time: Every oven is different. Start checking at the 60-minute mark with a toothpick. If the top browns too quickly, lightly cover it with aluminum foil to prevent burning.