Apple Bread with Cinnamon Pecan Crunch

The backbone of any good bread is its flour. For this recipe, all-purpose flour is the ideal choice due to its balanced protein content, which helps create a soft yet sturdy structure for the bread. It offers the right amount of gluten development, ensuring that the loaf rises beautifully while maintaining a tender crumb.

Fall in love with baking this delicious Cinnamon Pecan Crunch Apple Bread! This comforting recipe combines fresh apples, crunchy pecans, and aromatic cinnamon for a delightful treat that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With easy-to-follow steps, you’ll create a soft, moist loaf topped with a satisfying crunch. Ideal for sharing or enjoying on your own, this homemade bread will fill your kitchen with warm, inviting aromas. Embrace the joy of baking today!

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Ingredients

For the Apple Bread:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Cinnamon Pecan Crunch Topping:

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup rolled oats

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.

Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix.

Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the diced apples and walnuts (if using) with a spatula until evenly distributed.

Make the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and rolled oats. Mix until well combined and crumbly.

Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the Cinnamon Pecan Crunch topping generously over the top.

Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the Bread: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and Serve: Once cooled, slice the bread and enjoy it as a delightful breakfast, snack, or dessert. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 1 hour 15 minutes | Serves 8-10