This homemade apple butter bread is a delightful treat that is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with flavorful apple butter, warm spices, and juicy apple chunks, this moist and tender bread will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma as it bakes. Whether you serve it plain, toasted, or with a spread of butter or cream cheese, this apple butter bread is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the apple butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the diced apple, making sure it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
Apple butter is a highly concentrated form of apple sauce made by slow cooking apples with sugar and spices until it reaches a thick and smooth consistency.
Apples are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, making this bread a healthier choice compared to some other sweet treats.
The combination of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves gives this bread a cozy and comforting flavor.