Spiced Apple Butter Loaf Recipe – Moist Fall Quick Bread with Cinnamon & Nutmeg
This Spiced Apple Butter Loaf is the ultimate fall treat—moist, warmly spiced, and bursting with apple flavor. Made with rich apple butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this easy quick bread delivers cozy aromas and a tender crumb in every slice. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or holiday gifting, it’s simple to make and even better the next day. Add a glaze or serve warm with butter for an irresistible seasonal bite.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk and spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Wire rack
- Toothpick
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup thick apple butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins
- Optional topping: cream cheese frosting or spiced glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk apple butter, eggs, brown sugar, and oil.
- Combine: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in optional nuts or raisins.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Cool completely before slicing or frosting.
Notes
- Use thick, spiced apple butter for best texture and flavor.
- Don’t overmix—it can make the loaf tough.
- Tent with foil halfway through baking if the top browns too quickly.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze slices individually.
- Great with cream cheese, butter, or a drizzle of maple glaze.