Fresh Apple Bread Recipe
๐ Cook Time: 1 hour
๐ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
๐ฅ Recipe Category: Breads
๐ Keywords: Apple, Fruit, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Shortening |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 | Tart apple |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 cup | Pecan pieces |
| 1 1/2 cups | Buttermilk |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 3 tbsp | Sugar |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
Instructions
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Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 10x6x3 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
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Prepare Sugar Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of shortening until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Eggs and Apples: Add 2 eggs to the sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Peel and grate 1 tart apple, then add it to the mixture.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the sugar mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in 1 cup of pecan pieces until evenly distributed.
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Add Buttermilk and Vanilla: Pour in 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the batter, stirring until smooth and well combined.
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Transfer to Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
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Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
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Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter in the loaf pan.
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Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the apple bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
This Fresh Apple Bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of day. Enjoy its moist texture, delightful apple flavor, and crunchy pecan topping!
