This dense and decadent Harvest Apple Bread is a real treat any time of year. The homemade batter is filled with pecans, coconut and chopped apple giving it an irresistible texture and flavor to boot. Particularly pleasing with a steamy cuppa tea or java, it’s a reminder of the small things in life we should enjoy and be thankful for everyday.

Easy Harvest Apple Bread Recipe

This Harvest Apple Bread is one more way to enjoy apples when they come into season in abundance. It’s made with a sweet cinnamon spiced batter that’s combined with coconut and toasted nuts for a classic combination that hits it out of the park every time. If you’re planning in advance of a special occasion it freezes well, too. The beauty of this sort of cake-like quick bread is, that it freezes like a dream when you need to bake it in advance. It’s mighty handy to have it ready in the freezer for convenience in a pinch.

Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 300°F. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with baking spray or butter and flour. (You may also choose to use two 8 x 4 inch pans.)
Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together the flour, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt. In a medium size mixing bowl.
Creamed Ingredients – Use an electric mixer on medium high speed to beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until combined. Add the eggs and beat for 1 minute to blend.
Combine – Lower the speed to medium, then add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
Mix-ins – By hand, mix in the diced apple, nuts and coconut until evenly distributed.
Transfer to Pan – Spread batter evenly into the loaf pan and top with reserved nuts. Bounce the pan to remove air bubbles.
Bake for 1 hour 20-30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center shows moist crumbs.
Cool then slice and serve.

How to Make the BEST Harvest Apple Bread Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Harvest Apple Bread: All purpose flour, baking soda, diced apples, sweetened flaked coconut, apple pie spice, vegetable oil, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, large eggs, buttermilk and salt.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: Stand mixer or hand mixer, 9 x 5 inch loaf pan, large bowl, medium bowl, whisk, apple peeler corer, measuring cups and spoons, large silicone spatula or wooden spoon, nut chopper or sharp knife and chopping board.
Please note: The loaf pan used for this apple bread is large. If you like, you can bake in two 8 x 4 inch pans. That said, you will need to decrease the baking time. Check at 45-50 minutes and add time from that point.
You can use your favorite variety of apple for this recipe. I recommend using Honey Crisp, Granny Smith or Gala apples.
You can use chopped pecans or walnuts depending on your personal preference. You can also toast them for added flavor.
To toast the Nuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the chopped nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 6-8 minutes or until fragrant. Cool completely before adding to the batter.
Serve it this apple bread warm slathered with honey butter or cinnamon cream cheese. It’s equally delicious at room temperature or chilled with a steamy cup of coffee or hot tea. Each bite tastes just like fall.
Store Harvest Apple Bread in an airtight container chilled for up to 5 days.
You can freeze it for up to 2 months. When frozen, thaw in the refrigerator.

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