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.
Apples are the Favored Fruit of Fall
The favored fruit of Fall is here in true fashion and bountifully, I might add. It's not a minute too soon, in my opinion. When apples arrive I'm reminded of my love for them and apple desserts like this Harvest Apple Bread. We gravitate to our love of apples in any way, shape or form. I think that's likely to be pretty universal when it comes to apple desserts to love. 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.
Harvest Apple Bread Recipe
This harvest bread is one more way to enjoy apples. It's made with a spice-laced 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. Serve it this apple bread warm slathered with honey butter or cinnamon cream cheese. It's equally delicious at room temperature with a steamy cup of coffee or hot tea. Each bite tastes just like fall. See also Apple Strudel, Stuffed Crust Skillet Apple Pie and Fresh Apple Cake with a Pecan Praline Sauce. You may also like to browse 20 Apple Dessert Recipes That Aren't Pie on Parade.
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Harvest Apple Bread
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon apple pie spice [see Cook's note]
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts chopped and toasted
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 ½ cup finely diced apple
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Spray a 9 x 5 " loaf pan with baking spray or butter and flour.
- Sift together the flour, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt. In a medium size mixing bowl, Beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until combined. Add the eggs and beat for 1 minute until combined.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the nuts, coconut and diced apple. Mix in by hand. Reserve 2 tablespoon of nuts to sprinkle on top.
- Spread into the loaf pan and top with reserved nuts. Bounce the pan on the counter to settle the batter.
- Bake for 1 hour 20-30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center shows moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
DIY apple pie spice: Mix together until blended
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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Lori @ RecipeGirl
A perfect autumn bread recipe!
ADS
Just came back from apple picking and super excited to make this recipe. Looks soo good.
Toni | Boulder Locavore
My family will surely enjoy this!
Jennifer Farley
This is a beautiful recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
Joanna Cismaru
I love everything about this bread and it's so perfect for this time of year.
Joanne
I love all the mix-in ingredients in here. Such a hearty bread!
Carrie
Delish
Robyn
Wasn't the loaf pan very full? Too full?
Brittany
Can I leave out nuts and coconut and it still work?
Melissa
You can leave them out. It will definitely change the texture of the bread but you could omit if there's an allergy or you don't care for them.
Janet
Is the oven temperature of 300 degrees correct? I don't think I've ever baked a quick bread at such a low temp., so I thought I would double check it! Thank you. This bread looks delicious & look forward to making it!
Melissa
It is correct, yes.
Mechel Keel
Baked it at 300 degrees for 1 hr & 20 mins.,didnt look done so, i baked it another 10 mins.Same look & real light colored still.Went additional 5 mins.Cooled& sliced it ,it looks doughy inside still but the flavor is there.Is it suppose to look moisty uncooked some? Or is it suppose to look this way? My breads in the past didnt look like its uncooked,-Strange..
Melissa
Something is wrong for sure this should never finish that way. Please review if you followed the recipe properly.
Karen
Can u use splenda for this recipe?I am diabetic and can sue white & brown sugar splenda.
Melissa
That sounds like a great experiment. I haven't but, if you've had success with that in the past it should work. Let me know if you try it and any adjustments you had to make.
debbie
hi there...is there any chance i can get the bubble gum cake recipe ..please and thank you
Melissa
Hi Debbie, that recipe isn't mine sorry.
mdantz65
We're not huge coconut fans. Think it's ok to just leave it out?
Rita Roberts
Can I leave out the coconut in this recipe
Melissa
Yes, you can.
Melissa
Yes, it's fine to leave out the coconut.
Melissa
Wow, nice to have access to so many delicious apples. Hope you like this, happy baking!
Mainiac
I'm looking forward to baking this, probably tomorrow. I love coconut and pecans, and we have apple trees on our property that are full of fruit right now. I'm not a big apple fan, but the coconut and nuts should mask the apple taste for me. ��
Melissa
Oh sure, no other adjustments needed.
Anonymous
My son is allergic to nuts. Can the nuts be left out of this recipe?
Ben
I intend to make this soon, but without coconut, still doable?
Thank you!
Melissa
Yes.
Melissa
My pleasure so happy you enjoyed it!
Queen Z
thank you , it is very good i have done.
Melissa
Hi Connie, happy baking. ☺
Connie Branecki
I have never had apple bread before and am looking forward to trying this. I buy gala apples this time of year, my son likes them and they are a good price. Also,I have some coconut in my cupboard that i've been wondering what to do with! Thanks Melissa!