Apple and Walnut Bread with Maple Glaze

Apple and Walnut Bread with Maple Glaze is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. This dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. The combination of sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and rich maple glaze creates a mouth-watering flavor that will leave you wanting more.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups chopped apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Serving: 8-10

Cooking Tips:

- Use room temperature butter and eggs for best results.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough bread.
- Use a toothpick to check if the bread is done. If it comes out clean, it's ready.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the bread is baking, make the maple glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and maple syrup together over low heat.
8. Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack.
9. Drizzle the maple glaze over the top of the bread.
10. Slice and serve.
Appearance and Taste:
This Apple and Walnut Bread with Maple Glaze is a beautiful golden brown color with chunks of apples and walnuts throughout. The maple glaze adds a sweet and sticky finish to the bread. The texture is moist and tender, with a slight crunch from the walnuts. The flavor is a perfect balance of sweet and nutty, with a hint of cinnamon and maple.
Type of Dish: Dessert Bread
Main Ingredients: Apples, Walnuts, Maple Syrup