Chalk it up to serendipity or just my plain old baking genius, but this apple bread recipe was my first viral recipe! With a crumb so tender it practically sighs when you slice it, and a sweetness that’s as perfect as finding money in your old jeans, this apple bread is truly the apple of my eye (pun intended). It truly is the best apple bread I have ever had.
So what makes the apple bread so special? The grated apples for one blend perfectly into the bread. The apple sauce not only helps boast apple flavor but reduces the amount of oil needed in the recipe. And the cinnamon sugar butter is just brings this recipe to the next level.
Get ready to have your taste buds high-five each other! If you decide to whip this up—and trust me, you’ll want to—don’t forget to broadcast your baking success (or hilarious fails) by tagging me on Instagram. I’m ready to double-tap my way through your kitchen adventures! You can also let me know how your baking adventures turn out in the comment section below.
Before you get to baking, here some helpful tips with this apple bread.
- There is no need to squeeze out any extra liquid from grating the apples. Go ahead and just put it straight into the mixing bowl.
- This bread comes out best when baked until the bread has just set. Start with the lowest bake time and check the bread with knife or tooth pick. It is ready once it comes out clean.
- You can store the bread on the countertop in a air tight container for about 2 days or in the fridge for 3-4 days. Make sure to store the cinnamon sugar butter in the fridge.
The Best Apple Bread
Ingredients
- 2 C. Grated apples 1-2 large apples
- 2 C. Flour
- 3/4 C. Maple syrup
- 1 tsp. Baking soda
- 1 tsp. Baking powder
- 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Allspice
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 C. Coconut oil melted
- 1/4 C. Applesauce
- 1/3 C. Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
Cinnamon sugar butter:
- 2 tsp. Cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. Sugar
- 1/2 C. Butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ad salt. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, apple sauce, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract together. Mix until well combined. Fold in the grated apples. Stir in the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the bread bakes, place softened butter, cinnamon and sugar into a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Let the loaf cook before slicing and enjoying! Save leftover butter in the refrigerator.
