Description
Moist apple zucchini bread brings comfort and delight to seasonal baking, blending classic flavors with wholesome ingredients. Warm spices and sweet fruit create a perfect companion for morning coffee or afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup diced peeled apple
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 large eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Wet and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare two 8×4 inch loaf pans with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Finely grate fresh zucchini and carefully dice the apple into small, uniform pieces.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients until thoroughly combined and free of lumps.
- In a separate large bowl, vigorously beat eggs with oil, vanilla extract, and sugars until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly frothy.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Carefully fold in the prepared zucchini, diced apple, and chopped nuts, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the ingredients meld and improves overall texture.
- Evenly divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove from oven and let the loaves cool in the pans for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Grate zucchini on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent soggy bread and ensure a perfect texture.
- Toast chopped nuts before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Swap white sugar with coconut sugar or use half applesauce and half oil for a healthier, lower-calorie version of the bread.
- Store bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or sealed container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 189 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg