Description
Enjoy our Apple Butter Bread Recipe for a quick and tasty snack. Soft, sweet, and perfect for any time of the day. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Apple Butter:
- Apples: 5-6 medium-sized apples
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup
- White Sugar: 1 cup
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
- Ground Cloves: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1/4 cup
Ingredients for Apple Butter Bread:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅓ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cups apple butter
- ½ cup raisins (or other optional mix-ins like chopped nuts)
Instructions
Preparing the Apple Butter:
- In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- Add the apple cider vinegar to the pot and stir again.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the apples have broken down and the mixture has thickened.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
- If using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth. If using a regular blender, allow the mixture to cool a bit more and blend in batches, ensuring the blender lid is secure.
- Transfer the apple butter to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Preparing the Bread Dough:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the apple butter until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the raisins or any other desired mix-ins.
Baking the Apple Butter Bread:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring it’s spread out evenly.
- Bake the bread for approximately 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Note: Baking times may vary based on the oven and loaf pan, so keep an eye on the bread towards the end.
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Use a knife to gently loosen the edges of the bread from the pan, then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- It’s important not to overbake the bread, as it can become dry and tough. Keep an eye on it towards the end of the baking time and test it frequently with a toothpick.
- Once the bread has cooled, it can be sliced and served. It’s delicious on its own, but can also be spread with butter or cream cheese for an extra indulgent treat.
- The baked Apple Butter Bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 2875Kcal
- Sugar: 368.6g
- Sodium: 2672mg
- Fat: 69.5g
- Saturated Fat: 41.1g
- Carbohydrates: 552.6g
- Fiber: 13.5g
- Protein: 29.2g
- Cholesterol: 326mg