23 Moist Apple Breads That Are Fall Must-Haves

Posted on October 28, 2025

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Introduction

If your kitchen smells like apples and cinnamon, you’re doing fall right. These 23 apple bread recipes are tender, rich with fruit, and simple enough for any weeknight bake. From classic cinnamon loaves to cream-cheese swirls and maple glaze finishes, you’ll find a cozy slice for coffee breaks, lunch boxes, and festive brunches.

1. Classic Cinnamon Apple Bread


Soft crumb, warm spice, and juicy apple bits—this is the anytime apple loaf.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp fine salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) neutral oil
  • 1½ cups peeled apple, ¼-inch dice (about 2 medium)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan; line with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and oil.
  4. Fold wet into dry just until combined; fold in apples.
  5. Spoon into pan; level.
  6. Bake 55–65 min, tent last 10 min if browning fast.
  7. Cool 10 min in pan, then on rack.

How to Serve It
 Brush warm loaf with 1 tbsp melted butter and dust lightly with cinnamon sugar.

2. Brown Butter Apple Bread


Browned butter adds deep, toasty flavor.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups (250g) flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup (120ml) Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1½ cups small-dice apple

Instructions

  1. Brown butter over medium heat until nutty; cool 10 min.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C); prepare 9×5 pan.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients.
  4. Whisk eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and cooled brown butter.
  5. Combine mixtures; fold in apples.
  6. Bake 55–60 min until toothpick has moist crumbs.
  7. Cool before slicing.

How to Serve It
 Drizzle simple glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tsp milk).

3. Maple Glazed Apple Bread


Maple syrup brings cozy sweetness that pairs beautifully with apples.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) oil
  • 1 cup (140g) diced apple
  • Glaze: ¾ cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp maple syrup + 1–2 tsp milk

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C); line 9×5 pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients; whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil separately.
  3. Combine; fold in apples.
  4. Bake 50–58 min. Cool 20 min; glaze.

How to Serve It
 Top with toasted pecans for crunch.

4. Crumble-Topped Apple Bread


A buttery streusel doubles the comfort factor.

Ingredients

  • Bread: 2 cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, 1½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 eggs, ½ cup milk, ⅓ cup oil, 1½ cups diced apple
  • Crumble: ¾ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, 6 tbsp cold butter (cubed)

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C); prepare loaf pan.
  2. Make crumble: rub ingredients to coarse crumbs; chill.
  3. Mix bread batter; fold in apples.
  4. Spread in pan; cover with crumble.
  5. Bake 60–70 min (tent at 45 min).
  6. Cool fully for clean slices.

How to Serve It
 Finish with a light vanilla drizzle after cooling.

5. Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread


A sugar-spice swirl turns every slice into a cozy treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1½ cups diced apple
  • Swirl: ⅓ cup brown sugar + 1½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Heat oven 350°F (175°C); pan ready.
  2. Make batter; fold in apples.
  3. Pour half batter, sprinkle swirl mix, add remaining batter; marble with knife.
  4. Bake 55–65 min until done.
  5. Rest 15 min; cool on rack.

How to Serve It
 Brush top with melted butter and a pinch of cinnamon sugar.

6. Whole Wheat Honey Apple Bread


Soft, mildly sweet, and great for breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (180g) whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup (70g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (170g) honey
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) oil
  • 1½ cups diced apple

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C); line pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients; combine and fold in apples.
  4. Bake 50–58 min.
  5. Cool completely for tidy slices.

How to Serve It
 Spread with salted butter or cream cheese.

7. Apple Walnut Bread


Crunchy walnuts add texture to a soft crumb.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1¼ cups apple dice
  • ¾ cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make batter; fold in apples and walnuts.
  3. Bake 55–60 min until tester comes out clean.
  4. Cool 10 min; turn out.

How to Serve It
 Honey drizzle + extra chopped walnuts on top.

8. Apple Pecan Praline Bread


A stovetop praline glaze adds buttery richness.

Ingredients

  • Bread: 2 cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 eggs, ½ cup buttermilk, ⅓ cup oil, 1½ cups diced apple, ¾ cup toasted pecans
  • Praline: ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp cream, pinch salt, ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Bake bread at 350°F (175°C) for 55–60 min.
  2. Simmer praline 2–3 min; stir in vanilla.
  3. Cool loaf 10 min; spoon warm praline over top.

How to Serve It
 Sprinkle flaky salt for contrast.

9. Double Apple Bread (Fresh + Applesauce)


Two apple forms keep the loaf extra tender.

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup (60ml) oil
  • 1 cup diced apple

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine dry; whisk eggs, applesauce, oil.
  3. Fold together; add apples.
  4. Bake 50–55 min; cool.

How to Serve It
 Warm slices with a pat of butter.

10. Apple Streusel Cream Cheese Bread


A tangy cream-cheese layer meets buttery crumbs.

Ingredients

  • Batter: 2 cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 2 eggs, ½ cup milk, ⅓ cup oil, 1 cup diced apple
  • Cheesecake: 6 oz cream cheese, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 egg yolk, ½ tsp vanilla
  • Streusel: ½ cup flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 4 tbsp cold butter

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C); pan lined.
  2. Mix batter; mix cheesecake until smooth; make streusel.
  3. Layer: half batter, cheesecake, remaining batter; top with streusel.
  4. Bake 60–70 min, tent if needed.
  5. Cool fully before slicing.

How to Serve It
 Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

11. Caramel Apple Bread


Caramel echoes the apple pie vibe.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1¼ cups apple dice
  • ⅓ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make batter; fold in apples and caramel.
  3. Bake 55–65 min.
  4. Cool; drizzle extra caramel.

How to Serve It
 Add chopped pecans on the caramel.

12. Apple Oatmeal Bread


Oats add chew and fiber without losing tenderness.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup quick oats + 2 tbsp for topping
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 cup diced apple

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix dry; whisk wet; combine; fold apples.
  3. Top with oats; bake 55–60 min.
  4. Rest and cool.

How to Serve It
 Serve slightly warm with honey butter.

13. Apple Almond Bread


Almond extract and crunchy topping make it bakery-style.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup apple dice
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare batter with almond extract; fold in apples.
  3. Top with almonds; bake 50–58 min.
  4. Optional: glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tsp milk).

How to Serve It
 Great with black tea or coffee.

14. Apple Gingerbread Loaf


Molasses and ginger cozy up with apple chunks.

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (80g) molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup diced apple

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk dry; combine wet with molasses.
  3. Stir together; fold in apples.
  4. Bake 55–60 min.
  5. Cool completely.

How to Serve It
 Lemon glaze adds bright contrast.

15. Apple Chai Bread


Cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon bring café vibes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp chai spice blend
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1¼ cups diced apple

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine dry with chai spice; whisk wet.
  3. Fold together; add apples.
  4. Bake 55–60 min.
  5. Cool before slicing.

How to Serve It
 Light vanilla glaze and a pinch of cardamom on top.

16. Apple Cranberry Bread


Tart cranberries pop against a sweet base.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • ¾ cup fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix batter; fold in apple and cranberries.
  3. Bake 55–62 min.
  4. Cool 15 min; unmold.

How to Serve It
 Orange-zest glaze complements the cranberries.

17. Apple Banana Bread


Two fruits keep the crumb super tender.

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 cup diced apple

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine dry; mix bananas, eggs, oil.
  3. Fold together; add apples.
  4. Bake 55–65 min.
  5. Cool before slicing.

How to Serve It
 Toast slices lightly and spread with peanut butter.

18. Apple Sour Cream Bread


Sour cream adds lush texture and gentle tang.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1¼ cups diced apple

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk dry; whisk eggs, sour cream, oil.
  3. Combine; fold apples.
  4. Bake 50–58 min.
  5. Cool 20 min; slice.

How to Serve It
 Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

19. Apple Pumpkin Bread


Pumpkin purée and apple create ultra-moist slices.

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¾ cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 cup diced apple

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix dry; whisk pumpkin, eggs, oil.
  3. Combine and fold in apples.
  4. Bake 55–60 min.
  5. Cool fully.

How to Serve It
 Maple butter on warm slices is wonderful.

20. Apple Chocolate Chip Bread


Chocolate adds dessert energy to a classic loaf.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make batter; fold in apples and chips.
  3. Bake 50–58 min.
  4. Cool 15 min; remove and cool fully.

How to Serve It
 Sprinkle a few extra chips on warm glaze (optional).

21. Apple Orange Poppy Seed Bread


Citrus notes lift the warm spices and apple.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 cup diced apple

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine dry + zest and poppy seeds; whisk wet.
  3. Fold together; add apples.
  4. Bake 50–55 min.
  5. Optional glaze: powdered sugar + orange juice.

How to Serve It
 Great for brunch with yogurt and berries.

22. Apple Date Bread


Dates add caramel sweetness and chew.

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • ¾ cup chopped dates

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make batter; fold in apples and dates.
  3. Bake 55–60 min.
  4. Cool before slicing.

How to Serve It
 Spread with mascarpone or soft cream cheese.

23. Apple Rum Raisin Bread


A gentle rum note meets juicy apples and plump raisins.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • ¾ cup raisins (soaked 15 min in 3 tbsp rum, drained)
  • Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp rum (or milk)

Instructions

  1. Oven 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix batter; fold in apples and raisins.
  3. Bake 55–62 min.
  4. Cool 15 min; brush with rum glaze.

How to Serve It
 Serve slightly warm; sprinkle with a few extra raisins.

Conclusion

Pick a loaf, warm up the oven, and let your home fill with that apple-cinnamon aroma we wait for all year. Save a few slices for breakfast, gift a loaf to a friend, or bake two and freeze one. If you’d like, I can add a meta description, SEO keywords, and internal link suggestions for your WordPress post next.

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