apple cider donut bread

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apple cider donut bread is the perfect fall and winter treat. not only does it make your kitchen smell amazing, it tastes incredibly delicious.

slicing apple cider donut loaf on a cutting board

got the fall baking fever? add this recipe to your list of tasty treats to make. in fact...add it to the top of your list.

you won't want to waste any time without this apple cider donut loaf in your life.

from the texture to the flavors in this loaf, it is absolute apple cinnamon perfection. the small diced apples are cooked perfectly by the time the rest of the loaf is done baking. and the flavor? the cinnamon and nutmeg are strong but not too overpowering. it pairs perfectly with the apple to make the perfect bite every time.

what do you need to make this loaf? let's chat about it!

main ingredients

what are the best apples to use for this recipe?

my favorite apples to use for this recipe are macintosh apples. we get them fresh from the farm every year and i bake until there are none left!

however, you can use other apples as well that are perfect for baking. these are : cortland, macoun, fuji and gala.

any apple will work for this recipe but these are my recommendations!

how to make the batter

preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
line a loaf pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick
melt the coconut oil and let it cool
while the coconut oil is cooling, dice the apples into small chunks
whisk the eggs with the coconut oil, vanilla extract, honey, apple cider and apple sauce
once fully combined, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients
mix until just combined and then fold in the apples
pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread it into an even layer
add about ¼-1/3 cup of diced apples on top of the batter (should be sporadically spread out)
sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top
put in the oven to bake for ~60 minutes
let cool completely (1-2 hours) before slicing
enjoy!

apple cider donut bread batter in a mixing bowl

apple cider donut bread batter in a loaf pan

frequently asked questions

do i have to use gluten free flour?

nope! you can also use regular all purpose flour (the same amount)

how big should the apple chunks be?

they should be diced quite small so that they can cook fully in the oven with the batter. you don't want to be biting into raw apple chunks!

how many apples do i need?

you need 1 ¼ cups of apples which for me is about 4-5 small apples.

ways to know the loaf is done baking?

you know the apple cider donut bread is done baking when the outer edges are crisp. you should also be able to stick a toothpick in the center and it will come out clean when it's done baking.

how to store leftovers?

store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

slices of apple cider donut bread on a board

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