Apple Walnut Bread
A comforting classic that combines the sweet and tangy flavor of apples with the rich, earthy crunch of walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 medium apples, diced
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Dice the apples into small pieces and leave them slightly chunky.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, adding in the apples and walnuts.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, leveling the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze individual slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bread, apple, walnut, baking, dessert