Apples can be added to bread to enhance the flavor and create a moister texture. Dried apples are perfect for bread because they provide a wonderful concentrated flavor.
Learn more about using fruits and vegetables in bread baking
The Normandy Apple Bread featured below is made with dried apples and includes some apple cider as an added sweetener.
Try some of these Apple Bread Recipes
This sourdough starter is made with “hazy apples” picked right from the tree in an apple orchard. It smells heavenly while it’s fermenting.
A scrumptious apple streusel coffee cake topped with pecans, cinnamon and brown sugar.
Applesauce adds moistness to this cinnamon-spiced quick bread. Serve it at breakfast time or as a mid-afternoon snack.
This bread recipe was submitted by one of our readers. It is a dense apple loaf. The batter might seem too moist, but the oat bran continues to absorb moisture during baking.
This delicately flavored orange bread overflows with a delicious filling of cranberries and apples. Drizzled with an orange glaze, this decorative ring makes a mouthwatering centerpiece for your holiday table.
French Toast with Maple Apple Compote
This French Toast is made with Challah, fresh apples and maple syrup. I used Winesap apples, but a variety of apples could be substituted.
Normandy Apple Bread (featured at the top)
The dough for this bread includes dried apples and utilizes a stiff levain. I substituted some freshly ground Einkorn flour for the whole wheat flour.
Whole Grain and Emmer Challah with Apples
This bread, shaped like a turban, is a delicious Fall bread made with whole wheat, apples and honey.