Amish apple bread is a sweet, moist quick bread packed with apples, warm cinnamon, and crunchy pecans. "Quick bread" simply means there's no yeast involved, so there's no waiting for the dough to rise. Just mix it up, pop it in the oven, and let it bake to golden perfection in about an hour.
This moist apple cinnamon bread makes the perfect breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea, but it's just as delicious served as a snack or dessert any time of day. Hearty, flavorful, and comforting - it's a recipe you'll want to make again and again.
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How to Make Apple Bread with Fresh Apples
This Dutch apple bread recipe is made with fresh apples and also a bit of applesauce. Applesauce is used to help replace some of the fats and add moisture.
Amish apple cinnamon bread is easy to make. Peel and shred the apples (or finely chop, if preferred). My apples were very juicy and produced some liquid when I shredded them, and I added the juice along with the apples.
Chop the nuts.
Once you have the first two steps done, the rest of it is a breeze. Simply mix the batter ingredients, and divide the batter into two well-greased standard-sized loaf pans. For easier removal, you may want to sprinkle a bit of flour or sugar into the bottom of the pans or line them with parchment paper.
Bake until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs, and let the loaves rest for about ten minutes before removing them from the pans.
Partially cool (I bag mine before they are completely cool, as it helps to retain the moisture), and store in an airtight bag or container.
Apples
We generally think of fall as being apple time, and I love baking with apples in the fall. But who says we can't bake with apples all year round?
Apples are an amazing fruit, and you can make so many yummy desserts, cakes, muffins, and even savory dishes with apples. When added to cakes, bread, etc., apples add so much flavor and moisture.
However, some apples are better for baking, and others are better for fresh eating. You can use any of your favorite apples to bake, but it may turn out better if you use tart, crisp apples. I tend to use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for baking, but sometimes it's also good to use a variety of kinds.
Apple Nut Bread - Variations
I love the crunchy texture that the nuts add to this Amish sweet bread. And I'm a fan of pecans because they have an amazing flavor. Truth be told, I think they're my favorite kind of nuts. So I generally use chopped pecans for baking rather than walnuts since they add so much good flavor.
But walnuts are usually cheaper, and they also add a lovely crunch. So, if you prefer, you can make Apple Walnut Loaf instead of Apple Pecan Bread. Or you can even substitute the nuts with raisins and make Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bread.
Use this basic Apple Bread Recipe and adjust the extra add-ins to make whatever kind of apple bread you prefer. You can also add extra spices, such as ¼ tsp. of nutmeg and cloves, to make Apple Spice Bread.
Drizzling caramel glaze over the top of the Apple Bread is also another option, although I do not find it necessary.
How to Store Quick Bread
This Amish apple pecan bread is the best when served warm or at room temperature. However, because of its high moisture content, this bread needs to be refrigerated if stored for longer than two or three days. It can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Apple bread also freezes well. So whenever I bake this bread, I cut my second loaf in half, tightly wrap each half, and freeze them. Once my first loaf is gone, I pull a half loaf from the freezer, allow it time to thaw, and it tastes just like fresh.
You can refrigerate or freeze your apple bread, but I recommend bringing it back to room temperature before serving.
Amish Quick Bread Recipes
If you enjoy this Apple Quick Bread (which could also be called Apple Loaf Cake because quick bread is kind of like cake), try my Amish Zucchini Quick Bread Recipe as well as my Pumpkin Bread, Banana Bread, or Friendship Bread recipes.
These are very moist and tasty quick bread recipes with fruit or veggies in the batter, making them an excellent choice for breakfast, dessert, or snack anytime.
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Amish Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ c. sugar
- 1 c. vegetable or canola oil
- ½ c. applesauce
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 3 c. shredded apples (3 - 4 tart, crisp apples - peeled, cored, and shredded)
- 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix sugar, oil, and applesauce.1 ½ c. sugar, 1 c. vegetable or canola oil, ½ c. applesauce
- Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.3 eggs, 2 tsp. vanilla
- In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix only until combined.3 c. all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tsp. baking soda, ½ tsp. salt, 2 tsp. cinnamon
- Stir in the shredded apples and nuts.3 c. shredded apples (3 - 4 tart, crisp apples - peeled, cored, and shredded), 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
- Grease two standard-sized bread pans and sprinkle the bottoms with flour or line with parchment paper.
- Divide the batter between the two loaf pans and bake for 55 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the loaves to rest for about 10 minutes before removing them from the pans.
- Partially cool and place into airtight bags or containers.
- Because of its high moisture content, this bread will need to be refrigerated if stored for longer than two or three days.
- This bread also freezes well, so you could freeze one loaf to keep it fresh.
- Allow it to come back to room temperature before serving.
Anna
Delicious!
Donna
This apple bread recipe is awesome! Thank you!
Anna
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I am glad you enjoyed it!