Moist Homemade Apple Bread Recipe for Fall Baking

Delicious apple bread with a lightly moist crumb, a gentle sweetness from fall spices, and crunchy walnuts. The mild sweetness of fresh apples pairs perfectly with cozy cinnamon for a classic apple cinnamon bread.

Spiced Apples, Crunchy Walnuts, and Lightly Moist Crumb for the Best Apple Bread Recipe!

There are thousands of apple varieties, and trying a few different kinds is always fun. Recently we have been switching up our favorites—Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, Envy, Honeycrisp—and the best way we’ve found to enjoy them is baked into this apple bread. Each apple variety brings subtle differences in texture and sweetness, so feel free to experiment.

Simple Ingredients for a Simply Delicious Apple Bread Recipe

This apple bread uses straightforward, wholesome ingredients and yields slices with a hearty crumb dotted with tender apple bits and warm spices. It’s ideal for cozy breakfasts, afternoon tea, or a thoughtful homemade gift.

• Apples (grated)
• All-purpose flour or oat flour
• Cinnamon, ground cloves, and nutmeg
• Coconut sugar (or brown/cane sugar) plus maple syrup
• Vanilla and a touch of almond extract
• Vegan butter or coconut oil
• Chopped walnuts

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Bread

This apple bread is quick to prepare and bakes into a satisfying loaf with under 30 minutes of hands-on time. The method is simple: mix dry ingredients, whisk wet ingredients, combine, fold in grated apples and walnuts, then bake.

To make the apple bread:

Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch loaf pan with parchment or greased foil.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour (or oat flour), baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.

In a larger bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: melted butter or coconut oil, coconut sugar (or substitute), maple syrup, eggs (or flax eggs), vanilla, and almond extract until well combined.

Pour the dry mix over the wet mixture. Stir with a whisk briefly, then use a rubber spatula to fold until almost no flour streaks remain. The batter will be thick.

Fold in the grated apples, pressing and folding until the apple juices are released and integrated into the batter. Finally fold in the chopped walnuts. Do not add extra liquid—the dough should remain quite thick.

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and shape into a loaf, smoothing the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the highest part comes out clean.

Allow the loaf to cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, then lift it out and cool completely on the rack (about 1.5 hours) before slicing. Cooling fully yields the cleanest slices.

Tips for the Best Apple Bread

These little tips help you get the most flavor and best texture from the loaf.

Pick apples you enjoy. Use a single variety or a mix—combining apples creates layered sweetness and texture. Avoid apples that are old or mealy.

Don’t skip the almond extract. A small amount of almond extract adds depth and enhances the nutty, sweet notes without overpowering the loaf.

Cool fully before slicing. Letting the bread cool completely ensures neat, even slices. Cutting too soon can cause the crumb to tear or become gummy.

Tools You Need

• Box grater (for grating apples)
• 8-inch loaf pan
• Chef’s knife and cutting board
• Mixing bowls, whisk, and rubber spatula

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Thanks for reading—hope this apple cinnamon bread becomes a favorite for your table. Enjoy choosing the best apples and sharing the loaf with friends and family. Sending warm kitchen cheers, xo Demeter ❤️

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Apple Bread Recipe

By Demeter Trieu

Spiced apple bread with a lightly moist crumb, warm fall spices, and crunchy walnuts for a comforting apple cinnamon loaf.

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 1 hr

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Equipment

• Stainless Steel Box Grater
• Chef’s Knife
• 8-inch Loaf Pan

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour or oat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
• ¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown/cane sugar)
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 ½ eggs of choice or flax eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract

Fold-in Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups grated apples (about 1 medium + 1 small)
• ¾ cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch loaf pan with parchment or greased foil.
• Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
• Whisk together melted butter or oil, sugar, maple syrup, eggs (or flax eggs), vanilla, and almond extract until combined.
• Add dry ingredients to wet and fold with a spatula until mostly combined; the batter will be thick.
• Fold in grated apples, pressing to release their juices into the batter, then fold in walnuts. Do not add extra liquid.
• Transfer to the loaf pan, shape the top, and bake 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
• Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool completely (about 1.5 hours) before slicing.

Notes

Flax eggs: To make 1 1/2 flax eggs, whisk together 4 1/2 teaspoons ground flaxseed with ¼ cup + 1 1/2 teaspoons water and let sit 15 minutes.

Storage: Keep a completely cooled loaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1–3 days. Bread is best on day one because it contains fresh apples.

Freezing: Cool completely, then wrap and freeze for 1–2 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.

Vegan option: Use vegan butter or coconut oil and flax eggs.

Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free oat flour and keep other ingredients the same.

Course: Breakfast, Snacks

Cuisine: American

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