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Apple Cider Bread Recipe – Moist, Spiced & Easy to Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
This moist and flavorful apple cider bread combines warm spices and a tender crumb, perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider (reduced) (cooled)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-in

  • 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Simmer 1 cup apple cider until reduced by half, then cool.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; whisk wet ingredients in another, then combine.
  • Stir in cooled apple cider and optional chopped apple.
  • Pour batter into pan, bake for 45-55 minutes, cool before slicing.

Notes

Ensure not to over-mix to keep the bread light and moist.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, spiced bread