Description
This Cozy Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread, combining the sweetness of apple with warm spices for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups plain flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additions:
- 2 generous cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups small diced apple
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Loaf Pans
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 standard loaf pans. - Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, blend sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until light and airy. - Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. - Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined. - Step 5: Add Zucchini and Apple
Fold in zucchini and apple gently. - Step 6: Fill Pans and Bake
Divide batter, bake for 35 mins, cover with foil, bake for 20-25 mins more until toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter for a lighter texture.
- Ensure even distribution of zucchini and apple for balanced flavor.
- Covering the loaves with foil prevents over-browning during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Spiced Apple Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Apple Bread, Homemade Bread