I first baked this Apple Pie Bread on a crisp fall morning when I had a bushel of apples and a craving for something cozy. As I folded the cinnamon-spiced diced apples into the thick, buttery batter, my kitchen filled with the most comforting aroma—like a fresh apple pie and a vanilla-scented candle had a beautiful baby. When I pulled the golden loaf from the oven and the sweet, spiced steam wafted up, I knew I’d created something special. That first warm slice, tender and studded with soft apple pieces, was pure autumnal bliss. It’s the taste of a pie, in the comforting form of a sliceable loaf, and it’s been my favorite way to welcome sweater weather ever since.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You are going to adore this recipe because it captures all the heartwarming flavor of homemade apple pie in an incredibly simple, no-fuss loaf. It’s the perfect project for when you want that pie feeling without the work of making a crust. The bread is wonderfully moist, packed with soft cinnamon apples in every bite, and your home will smell absolutely divine while it bakes. It’s fantastic for breakfast, with afternoon tea, or as a humble yet impressive dessert. It’s the kind of bake that makes everyone feel at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (I prefer Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional Topping: 2 tablespoons coarse sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (See the next page below to continue…)