Description
Fragrant and Easy Christmas Bread Perfect for Holiday Gifting
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chopped apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in chopped apples and walnuts, then combine with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing. Optionally, glaze with a crunchy topping for extra flavor.
Notes
Use fresh apples for juiciness.
Wrap bread tightly to maintain moisture for gifting.
Spice blends can be adjusted for personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~220
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4 g