Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Walnut Quick Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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A moist quick bread loaded with tender apples and crunchy walnuts, infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg — perfect for cozy holiday mornings. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 10, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 10 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups apples, peeled and diced
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Step 3: Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream until just combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the 2 cups peeled and diced apples, mixing gently after each addition.
Step 5: Fold in 3/4 cup chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.