This easy, quick bread is perfect when you’re craving a sweet fall treat but want something that takes minimal effort and with very little mess. This bread is ready in just an hour and takes your taste buds right to the apple orchard! And if you’re looking for more fall quick breads to try, I highly recommend my cinnamon banana bread or super moist pumpkin bread!
All-purpose flour: I like using all-purpose flour to give this bread a soft, fluffy texture. If you use bread flour, it will have a bit denser texture. Baking soda and baking powder: These leavening agents help the bread rise. Spices: I used cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger and salt. Oil: Canola oil, vegetable oil, or any neutral-flavored oil works well. Apple cider: Use your favorite apple cider for this recipe! Fresh local apple cider or buy a jug from the store both work. You can also use apple juice if you can’t find apple cider. Apple juice is often a bit sweeter than apple cider, so be prepared for a bit sweeter of a bread. Eggs: the eggs add structure to the bread. Sour cream: helps to add richness and keep the bread moist. Sugar: I like to use a mix of both, using more brown sugar in this recipe. Sugar adds sweetness to balance the earthy flavor of pumpkin. Brown sugar, in particular, adds a caramel-like richness that complements the apple and spices. You’ll also need powdered sugar for the topping. Apple cider vinegar: Helps the bread to rise and make it light and fluffy! Vanilla extract: Adds a subtle, sweet, and fragrant flavor that compliments the spices and apple.
