Description
A cozy and moist Apple Pie Bread made with fresh apples, warm spices, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it’s a wholesome and comforting fall treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups finely diced peeled apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/3 cup milk of choice
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups spelt, all-purpose, or oat flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, mix together the apples, applesauce, maple syrup or honey, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free oat flour for a gluten-free version.
For a vegan option, use non-dairy milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
Add a sprinkle of coconut sugar or a glaze on top for extra sweetness.
Swap apples for pears for a flavorful twist.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
