Apple Pie Bread Recipe

This apple pie bread recipe produces the most delicious loaf of bread you’ll ever eat. It is infused with all the flavors of an apple pie! Juicy apples along with a streusel topping turn into the perfect bite of moist bread. If you have an abundance of apples on hand, this is a great recipe for you!

Post updated: September 2019 and September 2024

Why This Recipe Works

Apple Pie Bread is going down in history for a handful of reasons:

• This easy apple pie bread recipe is my all-time favorite bread, dessert, apple recipe and fall recipe. 
• I have made dozens and dozens of loaves of this apple bread recipe and they all get devoured quickly, and with little breathing involved.
• All the flavors of fall in one little pan.
• Because I make this delicious quick bread so often, I was prompted to purchase an apple corer/peeler years ag which I absolutely love to pieces.
• Perfect for an afternoon snack or as a dessert served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 
• This delicious bread recipe is such an easy and quick bread to make in the fall!
• The streusel topping really does take this recipe over the top and make it the perfect fall treat. You are going to love this bread! 

Recipe Ingredients

Butter – Use salted butter for a saltier flavor or unsalted butter to cut back on salt.

Brown sugar – If you prefer, you can add more naturally sweet apples and reduce the amount of brown sugar you added. Other sugar substitutes that would be great are maple syrup, coconut sugar or stevia.

Light brown sugar and dark brown sugar can be used interchangably.

Milk – Use any variety of milk.

Eggs – Room temperature eggs work best when baking. Let sit out for 20 minutes, if you have time for it.

Apples – Use medium baking apples such as honeycrisp, gala, golden delicious, jonagold or granny smith. A mix of sweet and tart apples will bring a lot of dimension to the flavor of the loaf.

Vanilla extract – This will enhance the flavor just enough!

Flour – All-purpose flour is my go-to for this recipe, but replace this with a gluten-free variety for a GF bread.

Baking powder – Ensure your leavening agents are fresh and in date.

Salt – Any variety works great. Sea salt is my go-to.

Apple pie spice –  A great substitution for apple pie spice would be 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Streusel crumble – The perfect, delicious crumb topping contains melted butter, flour and brown sugar.

How To Make Apple Pie Bread

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Throw the butter, milk, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla into a bowl. Mix with a stand or hand-held electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and apple pie spice. Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture until incorporated.

Step 2

Peel and core 4 large apples (or 6 medium or 8 small). This should come out to be about 4 cups when chopped. 

Chop the apples into bite-size chunks and fold them into the batter. Pour the apple mixture into a greased 9×5 loaf pan.

Step 3

For the topping, combine streusel ingredients in a small bowl: brown sugar, flour and melted butter.

Stir until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the loaf and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes. 

When a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, you’ll know your loaf is done! Let cool completely on a wire rack and slice using a sharp knife. 

Recipe Notes

• When you begin adding the chopped apples to the batter, it’ll seem like you have way too many. Trust me, keep adding and keep stirring! It always works out.
• Make a batch of Rhubarb Peach Jam or Cherry Berry Jam and add a little to your slice of bread for a delicious over-the-top treat! Honey butter is a great addition, too. 
• If you notice that your bread is getting really brown on top but not done baking yet, place a piece of aluminum foil over the top and let it finish baking covered. 
• Allow the bread to cool in pan before inverting and removing. Run a butter knife down along all edges before doing this to prevent it from sticking. 
• This loaf is on the crumbly side, so serve with a fork if needed! My boys always make an absolute mess when they eat this with their hands.

Best Apples for Apple Bread

I recommend using a variety of fresh apples and at the very least, use two kinds: one sweet and one tart. My favorite combo is Granny Smith apples and Honeycrisp apples.

Sweet/Softer Apple Brands

• Fuji 
• Honeycrisp 
• Red Delicious 
• Golden Delicious 
• Cortland 
• Gala 

Tart (or a little Sour) Apple Brands

• Granny Smith 
• McIntosh 
• Ida Red 
• Braeburn 
• Empire 
• Jonathan 

How To Store Cinnamon Apple Pie Bread

You can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or tightly wrap plastic wrap around the loaf pan.

Delicious Apple Recipes

• This fall make this amazing Apple Pie Jam! Put it on your English muffins, pancakes or with peanut butter! This is a great, DELICIOUS way to use up extra apples in the fall! 
• These blueberry apple muffins are the perfect way to start your day. Made with sour cream instead of milk, these homemade muffins are moist, tender, delicious muffins packed with juicy blueberries and tons of tasty apples!
• Make Instant Pot apple pie filling quickly and easily! Throw this delicious apple filling into your next apple pie for a perfect holiday or any time dessert.
• Homemade Apple Cider made in your slow cooker will warm you from the inside out with amazing flavors. It is a must-have fall drink and homemade tastes so much better. 
• This is the best Apple Coffee Cake recipe you’ll find. Enjoy as an indulgent breakfast treat or an any-time snack or dessert!
• These caramel apple pancakes are the absolute perfect fall breakfast. Fluffy pancakes packed with apples and caramel flavor and then topped with MORE apple topping and warm caramel sauce!

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