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    Apple Pie Bread Recipe

    Published: Sep 30, 2024 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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!

    Loaf of apple pie bread on a cutting board with a slice cut off end.

    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

    Apple pie bread ingredients in individual bowls on a white counter.

    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.

    Batter for apple bread in a loaf pan, ready to bake.

    Step 3

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

    Streusel crumble mixture in a yellow bowl.

    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.

    Crumbly loaf of apple bread on a cutting board, next to a slice with melted butter spread over top.

    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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    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!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 486kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup butter softened
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 4 cups diced apples 4 large apples
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp apple pie spice substitute (1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg)
    • 2 tbsp butter melted
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
    • In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is creamy.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and apple pie spice (or cinnamon and nutmeg). Gradually add the flour mixture to the large bowl and mix until fully incorporated. Fold in the apples and pour into the prepared loaf pan.
    • To make the topping, combine 2 tablespoons of melted butter with 1/2 cup each of flour and brown sugar. Mix with a fork until crumbly and pour evenly over the top of the batter.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes. When a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, the bread is done. Cut into slices and serve warm.

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    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. john

      October 03, 2024 at 1:04 am

      This apple pie bread recipe sounds delicious! Perfect for autumn baking and sharing with loved ones. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    2. Stephanie

      September 23, 2023 at 8:23 pm

      This was the best bread I’ve had! I will definitely make again! thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 25, 2023 at 6:22 pm

        Ooh, great to hear! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    3. Jessica

      September 22, 2022 at 5:00 pm

      Could I use apple pie filling in place of the apples and apple pie spice?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        September 22, 2022 at 9:29 pm

        Hi Jessica, great questions! The consistency of apple pie filling is soft and might just become mush in the baking process as well as its added sugar. But there’s no reason you can’t, it’s just going to turn out differently. Let me know if you do how it turns out!

        Reply
    4. Heidi

      December 30, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been making this for years and my whole family loves it!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        December 30, 2021 at 8:47 pm

        Oooh, that’s a good one! I’m glad they can enjoy it. Thanks for sharing, Heidi!

        Reply
    5. patti mcd

      December 18, 2021 at 12:17 am

      Has anyone tried making this recipe in the smaller, disposable loaf pans?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        December 20, 2021 at 2:35 pm

        That’s a great question, Patti. If you use a couple of mini loaf pans, they will bake up great. I would reduce the baking time a little and start checking them for doneness around 30-35 minutes. Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Kuckinniwi

      October 07, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      Would this recipe work in a bread machine?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 07, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        That’s a great question! I don’t have any experience using one so I’m not the right person to check with. I’m sorry!

        Reply
    7. Raine

      June 19, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      Is it gluten free?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        June 21, 2021 at 3:11 am

        Hi Raine, I don’t create gluten free recipes. There are many good ones out there! If you’re familiar with switching out flours and other ingredients, you may be able to make it g/f. Sorry I can’t help!

        Reply
    8. Trish

      September 30, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      This recipe was easy, quick and best of all amazingly delicious!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 01, 2019 at 5:29 pm

        That’s so great to hear! Thank you for commenting!

        Reply
    9. Carol Kasal

      January 12, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      No mention of how much apples?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        January 13, 2019 at 5:50 am

        Hi Carol,
        Thank you for the mistake. It was listed in the blog post but not in the recipe card which is clearly an error. I have corrected it!

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

        Reply
    10. Bonnie

      November 13, 2018 at 3:13 am

      What if I used my food processor for chopping apples? It looks delicious, I really want to try it!

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        November 13, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        That would certainly work too! They will chop as much as you want – just be careful they don’t too mushy.

        Reply
    11. Jessica

      October 08, 2017 at 11:30 am

      I’ve made this before, and it is as delicious as it looks! I’m thinking about making it again. Do you think I could bake it in a bundt pan to make it in "cake" form for a crowd?

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        October 09, 2017 at 5:18 pm

        Hi Jessica! I’ve never tried this recipe in a bundt pan, but you’ve got my wheels turning. I don’t know why it wouldn’t work. Will you report back if you try and let me know how it turns out? Enjoy!
        Megan

        Reply
    12. Jackie Wilson

      October 04, 2017 at 11:51 am

      My goodness this sounds yummy of course I would test it for you with a steaming cup of coffee !!

      Reply
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