Surprise Apple Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful apple bread with surprises of cherries and nuts, perfect for breakfast or snack, showcasing warm cinnamon and fresh apples in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup Crisco oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce
  • 3 cups chopped apples
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  2. Add the beaten eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla, and applesauce to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  3. Fold in the chopped apples, nuts, and soaked drained raisins.
  4. Pour the batter into two greased loaf pans.
  5. Press a maraschino cherry into the center of each loaf.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

674 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 16.3g 21% DV
Carbs 112.8g 41% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 38.1g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16696.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 697.8mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 19.9mg 22% DV
Calcium 164mg 13% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV
Diet fit Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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