A delicious combination of flavours I love, Apple, Walnuts and buttery cinnamon in a loaf. So easy, so tasty!
Posted February 28, 2022, Updated January 6, 2025
Once again our much neglected apple tree has an abundance of fruit so I am back at it coming up with even more apple recipes to share with you all. I will list just some of the apple recipes I have so far further down this page.
I love baking loaves, they are so easy to make, simple techniques and a lovely size to enjoy ALL the flavours.
This Apple & Walnut Loaf is a delicious combination of flavours, everything you want in terms of complimentary flavours and textures. You can really use any sort of apples in this recipe.
Often people prefer one sort over the other, such as granny smith, but in this recipe I think any apple will be just lovely, so use any you have on hand. You only need two apples.
The ingredients are really easy simple pantry staples.
To make this Apple & Walnut Loaf you will need:
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Butter
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Brown Sugar
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Egg
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Vanilla Essence
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Flour
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Baking Soda
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Baking Powder
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Salt
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Cinnamon
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Nutmeg
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Buttermilk*
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Apples
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Walnuts
You will note this recipe uses buttermilk. Buttermilk makes baking extra moist, adds a tartness and the acid works with the ingredients to create a delicious end soft result.
You do not need to purchase your own buttermilk, simply add lemon juice or white vinegar to milk and allow it to sit for 5 minutes before using. Easy as!
The method for making this recipe is lovely and simple. You ideally will want to use a stand mixer or electric mixer to cream together the ingredients in the beginning.
Then it is a matter of combining the ingredients one step at a time before folding through the apples and walnuts.
For the apples, I peel mine and finely dice them just before adding them to the mixture so they stay fresh and intact. The walnuts I have diced into a smaller size.
This recipe also includes a lovely simple topping of sugar glazed walnuts, this finishes off the loaf beautifully. You can always add a glaze or a crunchy sugar topping to loaves but I have found this works beautifully.
It takes around 55 minutes to bake this recipe and ensure it is baked all the way through. The loaf tin is quite small but it is still a generous sized loaf.
I then serve thick slices warm with butter and it is absolutely divine. These flavours sing together.
If you like baking with Apples be sure to check out just some of the recipes I currently have
Apple Pie
Apple Shortcake
Apple Crunch Muffins
Apple & Walnut Spice Cake
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Glazed Apple Cinnamon Soft Rolls
I hope you enjoy this lovely recipe, adapted from a recipe by Cozy Country Living
Now onto my Recipe for a delicious Apple & Walnut Loaf!
Apple and Walnut Loaf
Delicious Apple & Walnut Loaf, moist and easy to make with a delicious crunchy sugared walnut topping
Ingredients
- ⅔ Cup Milk, 165 ml*
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice or White Vinegar
- 60 g Butter, room temperature
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed, 150 g
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
- 1 Egg
- 1½ Cups Plain White Flour, 225 g
- 1¼ teaspoons Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
- ½ teaspoon Fine Salt
- 2 Medium Apples, Peeled & Diced in 1 cm pieces
- ½ Cup Walnut pieces, 60 g, diced small
Topping
- ½ Cup Walnuts, 60 g, halved
- 15 g Butter, melted
- 1 Tablespoon White Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 22x12cm loaf pan and line with baking paper, leaving overhang on 2 sides for easy removal and set aside.
- To make buttermilk, combine 155ml of milk with 2 teaspoons of vinegar or lemon juice in a bowl, total 2/3rds of a cup. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat softened butter and brown sugar until pale and creamy, about 4 minutes. Mix in the egg and vanilla for a further minute.
- In a bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and stir well to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing briefly until only just combined.
- With the mixer on low speed slowly pour in the buttermilk down the side of the bowl and mix through until fully incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples and walnuts to the bowl then spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- In a small bowl, mix halved walnuts, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon until well coated. Press these evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack, lifting using the baking paper.
- Serve warm or cold, plain or with butter. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Enjoy!
Notes
How to make Buttermilk?
Combine milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice. Then let it sit for 5 minutes before using in the recipe.
Can I glaze my Apple & Walnut Loaf?
Yes, if you like,. You could brush with melted butter when it comes out of the oven, and sprinkle over a topping of white sugar mixed with cinnamon to create a delicious crunch.
Can I ice my Apple & Walnut Loaf?
Yes you could create a simple vanilla icing glaze to drizzle over it. Simply combine 1 cup of sifted icing sugar, a teaspoon of vanilla, a teaspoon of melted butter and combine. Add water a tiny bit at a time until it drizzles off the end of the spoon like runny honey. Pour this over the top of the loaf and allow it to set before serving.
Can I freeze this loaf?
Yes definitely! It will freeze really well. Simply allow it to completely cool and store in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap then aluminium foil and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 392Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 446mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 3gSugar: 26gProtein: 7g
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Happy Baking!
Anna
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Cheryl Carron says
Sounds wonderful I need to get it on email and I will make it. I make a similar apple cake and it’s always a winner. Thanks 💖
Steph says
I made this loaf and it tastes great. The only thing I would change next time would be to grate the apple in. It is delicate to slice up and breaks easily. Just thought if the apple was grated it would be firmer and slice easier.