Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🍏 All the flavors of apple pie: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet apples in every bite.
• 🍞 Moist and tender: Soft bread that’s easy to slice and share.
• ⏱️ Simple to make: No rolling crusts or fancy techniques required.
• 👩‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly: Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting to friends.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Optional Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.

Step 5: Fold in Apples

Gently fold in the chopped apples (and nuts if using). Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6: Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool and Glaze

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.