Our sweet Apple Butter Bread is a must-make for fall. It's easy, delicious, and makes your home smell amazing while baking. The warm flavors capture all the cozy vibes of the season, making this bread a new favorite.
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Apple Butter Bread
As the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to change, I'm ready to head into the kitchen and bake something cozy. Fall isn't complete without the scent of apples and spices filling our house.
One of my favorite things to make with extra apples is apple butter. The sweet, warm, and tastes like fall in every bite. It's perfect for toast, rolls, and, of course, sweet bread!
This year, I transformed my pumpkin bread into a delicious fall treat. After baking six loaves, I finally achieved the perfect texture and flavor to share with my friends and family. The extra sprinkle of cinnamon sugar gives it a sweet crunch that everyone loves.
Whether you have it with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack, this delicious bread is a perfect way to enjoy fall flavors.
You'll Love This Recipe
- All the Fall Flavors: Apple butter contains apples, cinnamon, and other spices. Using it in baked goods gives every bite a warm fall taste, and the cinnamon sugar topping adds a sweet crunch.
- Super Moist and Tender: Thanks to the apple butter, this bread is not dry. It's soft and tender and stays moist for days.
- Quick and Easy: This is a quick bread, so you don't need to deal with yeast or rising times. Mix, pour into a pan, and then bake. It's that simple.
- Perfect Anytime: This sweet bread recipe is great for breakfast with coffee. It can also be enjoyed as a snack or a fall dessert.
Main Ingredients
To make this apple butter bread recipe, you will need a few essential ingredients plus a jar of apple butter.
- Vegetable Oil: Adds richness, tenderness, and moisture to quick breads. For best results, use canola, avocado, or melted coconut oil.
- Brown Sugar: Adds a rich, molasses flavor and a deeper color.
- Eggs: Provides moisture to the batter.
- Apple Butter: You can use a store-bought spread or make a homemade apple butter recipe. Either one works great!
- Leavening Agents: Baking powder and baking soda allow the batter to rise.
- All Purpose Flour: Adds structure to the rest of the ingredients. See our tutorial on measuring flour to ensure you add the right amount.
- Warm Spices: The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves gives the batter a warm, rich flavor. Apple pie spice can also be used.
BruCrew Tip: Have extra apple butter? Make an apple butter cake or apple butter bars.
How To Make Apple Butter Bread
Get ready to easily make apple butter bread in minutes using just one bowl.
- Mix the sugar and oil in a large bowl until it resembles wet sand. Mix again with the eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and apple butter.
- Add the dry ingredients to the apple butter mixture and beat until everything is combined.
- Pour batter into a greased and sugared bread pan, then sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar.
- Bake until a knife or skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Storage Recommendations
You can store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
If you want it to last longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Just wrap it well in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing.
Tips and Tricks
- Use a quality spread. Apple butter is the star of this bread, so make sure you're using a good one! Look for a deep, rich color and a thick consistency.
- Don't overmix. When combining your wet and dry ingredients, mix just until everything is combined. Overmixing can lead to a tough loaf; we want it soft and tender.
- Grease your pan well. This will ensure the loaf comes out easily and doesn't stick. My favorite spray is Baker's Joy.
- Don't skip the cinnamon sugar topping. It adds a sweet, slightly crunchy layer on top of the bread that's just delicious. Sprinkle it generously over the batter before baking for the best results.
- Let it cool before slicing. This prevents the loaf from being too crumbly and gives the flavors time to develop.
FAQs
While you can use applesauce, the flavor will be less intense, and the texture will be slightly different. Apple butter is thicker and more concentrated, so it works well in this recipe.
If you use applesauce, simmer it on the stovetop to remove excess moisture, and then add extra spices to boost the flavor.
Absolutely! Chopped walnuts or pecans are a great addition for extra crunch.
You can also throw in a handful of raisins or dried cranberries for sweetness. Fold them into the batter before pouring it into the loaf pan.
Use a muffin tin to make 16 muffins. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 16 minutes.
More Fall Breakfast Ideas
- Apple French Toast Casserole
- Pumpkin Pecan Bread
- Apple Pie Bread
- Apple Cider Bread
- Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Cake
- Apple Butter Muffins
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Recipe
Apple Butter Bread
Apple Butter Bread is a must-make for fall. It's easy, delicious, and makes your home smell amazing while baking. The warm flavors capture all the cozy vibes of the season, making this bread a new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup apple butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick baking spray and sprinkle with two tablespoons of cinnamon sugar.
- Stir the brown sugar and oil until it resembles wet sand. Add the apple butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk and mix.
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt and mix until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the top with the other two tablespoons of cinnamon sugar. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a knife or skewer inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove and place on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then flip onto a plate to cool completely.
Notes
- Use a quality spread. Apple butter is the star of this bread, so make sure you're using a good one! Look for a deep, rich color and a thick consistency.
- Don't overmix. When combining your wet and dry ingredients, mix just until everything is combined. Overmixing can lead to a tough loaf; we want it soft and tender.
- Grease your pan well. This will ensure the loaf comes out easily and doesn't stick. My favorite spray is Baker's Joy.
- Don't skip the cinnamon sugar topping. It adds a sweet, slightly crunchy layer on top of the bread that's just delicious. Sprinkle it generously over the batter before baking for the best results.
- Let it cool before slicing. This prevents the loaf from being too crumbly and gives the flavors time to develop.
- Make 16 muffins. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 16 minutes.
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