2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith recommended)
1 tbsp flour (for tossing apples)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until well combined and light.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
In a separate small bowl, toss the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon of flour until lightly coated. This helps prevent them from sinking.
Gently fold the floured apples into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Optionally, sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
