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    Honey Apple Cider Bread

    Published: Feb 21, 2014 Β· Modified: Jan 24, 2021 by Alyssa Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Meet beer bread’s cousin, hard cider bread.

    A loaf of half-sliced cider bread in a tin next to a glass of cider.

    It was only a matter of time before this loaf made itself known in my kitchen. We’ve been enjoying a whole lot of its inspiration, an awesome honey beer bread, for awhile now, and you know how “they” say not to fix what’s not broken? (Who are “they” anyway?) Most of the time we don’t subscribe to that.Case in point – the evolution of this bread.

    We’re big beer lovers around here, so our fridge usually has a few different kinds. Did I ever tell you about the beer bar that was on the corner of my college campus? It was super small and a total dive, but their selection was in-freakin-credible. I tend to be indecisive on things, but trying to choose a drink here was almost unbearable. Do you go with the pecan ale you’ve never heard of before? The IPA you know you love (heeeey Dogfish 90 Minute <3)? Or what about that one on-tap that’s being served in what looks like a chalice?

    It was hard, guys.

    ANYWAY, we started out making beer bread with a mild lager. It was delicious. Then we increased the honey. Yes. Then we moved on to using IPAs. Ohh yes. This bread was unstoppable.

    While sipping on a hard cider recently, I stopped mid-sip as the apple cider bread light bulb went off in my head. Then I thought of the sauteed apples I added to homemade apple pie gelato. And then I jumped up off the couch to put the oven on preheat because this had to happen immediately.

    A close-up of a bottle of hard cider next to the loaf of bread.

    This bread is chewy, dotted throughout with crisp sauteed apple chunks, and develops a crave-worthy crust (if you’re into crusts, that is). It also only calls for the tiniest bit of butter – just 1 tbsp to saute the apples – and is totally customizable to your preferences. As the recipe is written below, the bread has a hint of sweetness that complements the level of spice, but I wouldn’t describe it as a “sweet bread”. I’ve ripped off chunks nibbled pieces plain, toasted slices and smeared on butter, and cut off a few pieces to use as the bread in my turkey sandwich. Around here anything goes, but feel free to amp up the spices if you’re looking for a bolder, more apple-pie-spiced bread, or dial them down if you’re after a more neutral, all-purpose loaf.

    Oh, and if you run into “them“, let them know they’re not always right. πŸ™‚

    Sliced apple cider bread in a metal loaf pan next to a glass of cider.

    Honey Apple Cider Bread

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    Course: Bread
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 1 9" loaf
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • 2 apples peeled and diced
    • 3 tbsp brown sugar divided
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 2 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon divided
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
    • 1 tbsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
    • 1/4 cup honey
    • 1 12- oz. bottle hard apple cider
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    Instructions

    • Peel and dice apples. Add apple pieces, 1 tbsp brown sugar, butter, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon to a pan set over medium-low heat. Stir to break up sugar and let apples saute for approximately 6-8 minutes, or until brown sugar mixture becomes slightly sticky. Remove saucepan from heat.
    • Preheat oven to 350Β°F.
    • In a large bowl, stir together flours, baking powder, salt, remaining 2 tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add honey, cider, and remaining 2 tbsp brown sugar and mix until all is combined. Stir in sauteed apples until just mixed.
    • Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the tallest part of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in pan for a few minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.
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    Comments

    1. Kia Passwater says

      February 19, 2018 at 8:51 am

      I don’t think the changes posted?

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      • Alyssa says

        February 19, 2018 at 9:51 pm

        Oh gosh, sorry about that! Thanks for catching it. The recipe is updated now! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Vivian says

      July 29, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      What did you do with the extra brown sugar and cinnamon? It didn’t say where to put them so I just threw it into the batter

      I just stuck the bread in the oven! I hope it turns out okay!

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      • Alyssa says

        July 29, 2017 at 8:14 pm

        Hi Vivian, sorry about the oversight! Yes, you are correct that they are added to the batter. I’ll amend the recipe instructions to add that detail that it’s missing. Thank you for letting me know, and I hope you enjoy!

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    3. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

      February 25, 2014 at 6:36 am

      This is such a perfect flavor combo! Oh wow, this bread looks terrific πŸ™‚

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    4. Deb says

      February 21, 2014 at 10:20 am

      What an enticing array of spices and flavors! The Honey Apple Cider Bread would make a terrific afternoon snack!

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      • Alyssa says

        February 21, 2014 at 10:30 pm

        Thank you, Deb! I definitely enjoyed it as an afternoon snack…and for breakfast…and for an after-dinner snack… πŸ™‚

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    5. Lynette says

      February 21, 2014 at 8:46 am

      I bet this bread would make an awesome sandwich with spicy mustard and turkey and provolone. I will try it and thanks for the idea!

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      • Alyssa says

        February 21, 2014 at 10:28 pm

        That sounds delicious! πŸ™‚

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    6. Ashley @ My Midwest Table says

      February 21, 2014 at 8:36 am

      Alyssa, so glad that light bulb went off! The result looks and sounds incredible. We love regular beer bread, but with apples? Oh holy yum. And your idea for using this bread for your turkey sandwich. That would be one I’d love! I think I’d come up with any reason I could to sneak into the kitchen for another slice. πŸ™‚

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      • Alyssa says

        February 21, 2014 at 10:28 pm

        Haha, thanks Ashley! As if beer bread couldn’t get any better! Usually I get in a groove with my turkey sandwiches (as in it’s ALWAYS on multi-grain bread, with the same type of mustard, etc.), but this bread looked (and smelled) so amazing I couldn’t resist. Yummm!

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    7. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

      February 21, 2014 at 8:29 am

      This is genius Alyssa! I bet it is jam packed with yummy apple flavor. Can’t wait to try. Have a good weekend : )

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      • Alyssa says

        February 21, 2014 at 10:19 pm

        Thanks, Natalie! Biting into one of those apple chunks is just TOO good – perfect taste to go along with the cider. πŸ™‚ Have a great weekend, too!

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    8. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      February 21, 2014 at 7:48 am

      This cider bread looks absolutely unbelievable! I have never heard of this but I am glad you have shown me the light!

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      • Alyssa says

        February 21, 2014 at 10:13 pm

        Thanks, Jocelyn! It’s a great twist on beer bread. πŸ™‚

        Reply

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