Best 13 Apple Walnut Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Apple Walnut Bread, a classic treat that combines the sweet crunch of apples with the nutty flavor of walnuts. This delectable bread is a symphony of textures and flavors, offering a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Each bite reveals a burst of juicy apple and the subtle crunch of walnuts, perfectly complemented by a hint of warm spices. Whether you're looking for a cozy breakfast, a sweet snack, or a heartwarming gift, this Apple Walnut Bread is sure to satisfy your cravings.

This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that guide you through the process of creating this irresistible treat. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, you'll find a recipe that suits your taste and skill level. From classic Apple Walnut Bread to variations that incorporate tangy cranberries, decadent chocolate chips, or a sweet maple glaze, there's something for every palate to savor. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect Apple Walnut Bread recipe that will become a cherished tradition in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE WALNUT BREAD



Apple Walnut Bread image

There are plenty of apples and nuts in this yummy fruit bread. It's great almost any time of the day.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup applesauce
3 eggs
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups peeled, cored and cubed apples
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, stir together oil, applesauce, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, sift together flour cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in apples and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 70 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 190.7 mg, Sugar 20 g

APPLE QUICK BREAD WITH OATMEAL-WALNUT CRUMBLE AND CARAMEL SAUCE



Apple Quick Bread with Oatmeal-Walnut Crumble and Caramel Sauce image

Cider, Calvados, and cubes of fresh apples pack a punch in this moist quick bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes one 5-by-9-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 14

Unsalted butter, for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh cider
1/4 cup apple brandy, preferably Calvados (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 small apples, preferably McIntosh, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups)
Oatmeal-Walnut Crumble
Caramel Sauce for Apple Quick Bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix together oil and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until combined. With machine running, add eggs, 1 at a time. Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with 1/2 cup cider and the brandy (if not using brandy, use an additional 1/4 cup cider), beginning and ending with flour. Add vanilla, and fold in apples. Pour mixture into pan, and top with oatmeal-walnut crumble.
  • Place pan on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cool for 15 minutes. Invert pan to remove bread. Let cool completely on a wire rack, crumble side up. Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving.

APPLE WALNUT BREAD



Apple Walnut Bread image

I first made this bread when I was in high school in 1929. The recipe has stood the test of time! -Helen Rebic, McAllen, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
4-1/2 teaspoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped tart apple
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixtures. Fold in apple and walnuts. Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE WALNUT BREAD (BREAD MACHINE - ABM)



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This came with my new bread machine and I thought it sounded interesting. It may be the first bread I make!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/8 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • All ingredients should be at room temperature.
  • Place ingredients into your bread machine as the instructions that came with it direct. Mine are the following:.
  • Add liquid ingredients to the bread pan.
  • Add all dry ingredients, except yeast, to the pan.
  • Form a well in dry ingredients and carefully pour in the yeast.
  • Bake on "Sweet" Bread setting and choose your crust color, if applicable.
  • Press start!
  • (Note: The directions don't indicate to add the walnuts at the "beep", where you'd normally add fruit or nuts. Of course, you may hold them out and add them at the beep if you prefer.).

APPLE-WALNUT CINNAMON ROLL MONKEY BREAD



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A totally indulgent monkey bread made surprisingly easy thanks to refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. Loaded up with layers of fresh apples and toasted walnuts, this pull-apart bread fills your home with the scent of cinnamon and nutmeg while it bakes and looks stunning on your breakfast or brunch table.

Provided by foodelicious

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
½ cup white sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 medium apple - peeled, cored, and minced
2 (17.5 ounce) cans refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing
½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush the inside of a fluted tube pan with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Combine 1/4 cup of the spiced sugar mixture with minced apples and stir until coated.
  • Separate cinnamon roll dough rounds and cut into quarters. Set aside the icing.
  • Spoon 1/2 of the apple mixture and 1/2 of the walnuts into the bottom of the prepared pan. Roll 1/2 of the cinnamon roll quarters in the remaining spiced sugar and place on top of the apples and walnuts. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining butter over dough. Repeat with remaining apples, walnuts, dough, and butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Cool for 5 more minutes before coating with icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 666.7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

APPLE CHEDDAR WALNUT BREAD



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Make and share this Apple Cheddar Walnut Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups self-rising flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Combine the self-rising flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in the walnuts.
  • Combine the chopped apples, butter, cheese, milk, and eggs in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Add the apple mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined (batter will be lumpy).
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 5x9 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes. Cover loaf with foil during the last 15 minutes if necessary to prevent overbrowning. Invert onto a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3108.1, Fat 163.4, SaturatedFat 78.8, Cholesterol 683.9, Sodium 4512.6, Carbohydrate 358.2, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 155.4, Protein 63.8

APPLE, RAISIN AND WALNUT BREAD



Apple, Raisin and Walnut Bread image

??My rustic bread studded with raisins and walnuts is great for breakfast with a cup of coffee or can even be eaten as a sweet snack. It's divine with melted butter or spread with apple butter or jam. -Geneva Garrison, Jacksonville, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups bread flour
1-1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups dried apples, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, rye flour, yeast, salt and 2 cups bread flour. In a small saucepan, heat apple juice, yogurt and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add egg; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead in dried apples, raisins and walnuts until dough is smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into round loaves. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Using a sharp knife, make 3 shallow slashes on top of each loaf. If desired, brush loaves with egg. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE WALNUT SOUR CREAM BREAD



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A delicious bread. Try not to eat the whole loaf at one sitting! Adapted from Cook Now Serve Later cookbook. New England, Scandinavian, Mid Atlantic, South, West, Mid West

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine (or butter)
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
1 medium apple, cored, chopped coarsely (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients and sour cream alternately into the creamed mixture until just combined. Don't over mix! The batter should be a little thick and lumpy. Fold in apple and walnuts and spread into a greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pan and smooth out the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour at 350°F or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool upright in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out on a wire rack and cool. Wrap tightly in foil and store at room temperature overnight.
  • Serve either plain or with cream cheese. Enjoy!
  • Makes 1 loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3177.5, Fat 226.8, SaturatedFat 56.3, Cholesterol 524.2, Sodium 4159.8, Carbohydrate 252.2, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 125.2, Protein 52.2

APPLE, CRANBERRY AND WALNUT BREAD



Apple, Cranberry and Walnut Bread image

Make and share this Apple, Cranberry and Walnut Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Normans

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

50 g rolled oats
240 g self raising flour, wholemeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
125 g dried cranberries
75 g dark muscovado sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
60 ml honey
300 ml skim milk
60 g dried apples, diced small
1/2 teaspoon allspice
30 g walnuts

Steps:

  • Place oats into a bowl, pour over milk and soak for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Sift flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the oat mix, cranberries, apple, sugar, spices, honey and mix well. Spoon into a 900gm non-stick or greased loaf tin and sprinkle with the walnuts. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and skewer comes out clean. Remove form oven and place on cooling rack.

APPLE WALNUT BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)



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This is for a bread machine, but can also be shaped by hand if you desire. I have done this with half white whole wheat flour (King Arthur) and it works well, too. If your machine has a "sweet" setting, use that, as it will keep the high-sugar contents from getting dark too fast.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz unsweetened applesauce
3 1/2 oz apple juice
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp butter
1 large egg
4 c bread flour
1/4 c brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp active dry yeast (quick acting)
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/2 c chopped dried cranberries (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Measure all ingredients into the bread machine pan, in the order given. Select the "sweet" or "basic" setting. Start machine and operate according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • 2. If desired to shape by hand, operate machine using "dough only" setting. Remove dough from machine when done, cover, and let rest 20 minutes.
  • 3. Shape bread into a braid by dividing into 3 parts and rolling out into thin tubes, then braid together. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush with an egg wash. (Or place dough into well greased bread pan.) Allow to rise in warm place until doubled, about 45-60 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove immediately from pan and cool on wire rack.

WALNUT APPLE BREAD



Walnut Apple Bread image

Whenever I make this bread, it's like being in my Grandma's kitchen. Swirled with apples, walnuts and cinnamon, it's one of the best breads I've ever tasted. -Nancy Daugherty, Cortland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 cups chopped peeled apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider or juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, milk, butter, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, in a small bowl, combine apples and walnuts. Combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; stir into apple mixture. Punch dough down. Roll into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Spread butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with apple mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut in half. Pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under., Place loaves seam side down in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. With a sharp knife, make eight shallow slashes across top of each loaf. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE-WALNUT-CHOCOLATE CHIP QUICK BREAD



Apple-Walnut-Chocolate Chip Quick Bread image

This is a fantastic quick bread recipe with plenty of apple walnut flavor and just the right amount of chocolate chips - not too many! It also features a delicious walnut topping! Perfect winter morning breakfast food!!

Provided by anonymous

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 apple, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 cup of the walnuts and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, the 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and the nutmeg and set this aside as well.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and the 1 cup of sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Stir in the chopped apple (peeled if desired and chopped however small or large you prefer - I have used both Gala and Granny Smith varieties with great success), 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9x5x3 loaf pan and sprinkle the topping mixture over the top. Press the topping mixture lightly into the batter to prevent it from all falling off when you take the bread out of the pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

FRESH APPLE WALNUT BREAD



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This recipe won me a second place ribbon at the OC fair a few years ago. Its pretty ding-danged delicious. If you like anything apple or if you like cinnamon raisin bread, you're going to love this fresh apple walnut bread! The photos I used here are from when I was in Alabama visiting my aunt, who at that time was innkeeper at...

Provided by Linda Mericle

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp yeast
1/4 c brown sugar
1 c warm water
6 c bread flour, possibly more
2 medium sized apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped. (about 2-3 cups)
1/2 c walnuts, toasted and chopped
2 Tbsp walnut oil (or substitute any oil)
2 large eggs
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice, ground
1 Tbsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Make sure the apples are diced and set aside and the nuts are toasted and cooling.
  • 2. Heat the 1 cup of milk mixed with the 1 cup of water until just warm, not hot or it will kill the yeast. Add the brown sugar and yeast. Pour this into a large mixing bowl or a standing mixer bowl.
  • 3. Add the eggs, apples, nuts and 2 cups of flour. Blend together. Now add the salt. Don't forget the salt! This goes for any breads you make.
  • 4. Now continue adding flour until it makes a soft dough. You can use the dough hook of your mixer to do the kneading for you, or you can do it by hand. Add flour if it is too sticky, but please keep in mind, the apples are moist. You could spend forever adding flour and the apples would keep adding moisture. So not too heavy on the flour. But you don't want it too sticky. Just tacky.
  • 5. Cover it with plastic and let it rise. Depending on your weather this may take an hour to 2 hours to double in size.
  • 6. Cut the dough in half. Now cut each half into thirds. Roll each third out like a snake, but not too long. Just a garter snake. Then braid them together to make 2 loaves. Tuck the ends in and lay them in an oiled bread pan, 9 x 5. Cover again with plastic and let rise about an hour, until peeking over the edge of the pan. Before baking, remove any large apple bits sticking out on top. Gently pick them off or they will burn during baking.
  • 7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush an egg wash over the loaf and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Make your own blend or use a store bought.
  • 8. Bake about 20 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 and let it finish baking, about another 15-20 minutes.The loaves needs to reach 180-190 degrees inside. If they get too dark on the outside, just tent some aluminum foil over the top until it reaches proper temperature.
  • 9. Let cool for the most part before cutting. I like to freeze one loaf and eat one up now. It will be my morning toast. French toast. Bread pudding. Oh, and you can add raisins or cranberries too if you want.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples. This will give your bread the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bread for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Apple walnut bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy walnuts, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack or breakfast, give this apple walnut bread recipe a try.

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