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You are here: Home / Seasonal and Holidays / Fall Favorites / Apple, Walnut and Cream Cheese Bread

Apple, Walnut and Cream Cheese Bread

October 21, 2010 23 Comments

I try as hard as possible to hang on to summer; one last dinner on the patio, one last walk through the perennials…but today it’s becoming clear I had better get ready. It’s a nice sunny day outside but there is definitely a chill in the air, my feet are freezing (socks…really, is it that time already?) and it’s definitely time to think of all things warm and spicy. This recipe does that for me; the smell of apples, cream cheese and spices in this bread are permeating my kitchen while I write and are just absolutely perfect for a fall day. With friends coming for coffee in a bit; this is the perfect accompaniment!

I’ve had this recipe on a card in a recipe binder I’ve had since before I had children; I think it came from my grandmother who also had it on a card in her recipe file. I’ve made assorted adjustments along the way; adding cream cheese and walnuts was done a couple of years ago when I started making it as part of my holiday gift baskets…why not go over the top a bit for friends and family who look forward to that gift basket more than anything I could ever buy them?

I wished I loved the photo more but in Denver, despite making some subtle changes to the recipe (I never revise recipes on the blog for altitude; I make adjustments from what is listed); it’s always a challenge to NOT have a cake or bread cave in the center. Even if I think I’ve finally found that perfect balance of leavening vs flour, no matter, it can happen anyhow! So, I’m used to it as are the people who come to literally break bread with me and all that matters is that is it unbelievably good and a perfect use for the bounty of apples during this fall season.

Serves Makes 2 loaves

Apple, Walnut and Cream Cheese Bread

20 minPrep Time

50 minCook Time

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Ingredients

    For the Bread:
  • 4 oz butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 Cups of flour
  • 2 tsp of baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 4 Cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped, I like big pieces about 1/2 by 1/4 inch or so.
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • For the Topping:
  • 3/4 Cup flour
  • 1/4 Cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Butter two standard bread loaf pans.
  3. Peel, core and slice the apples. Cut into good-sized chunks, about 1 inch in size.
  4. Cream the butter and cream cheese until thoroughly blended.
  5. Add the vanilla and sugars and beat until light and fluffy.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time until thoroughly incorporated.
  7. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices with a whisk and add to the mixture a cup at a time and beat until just smooth. The resulting batter will be very thick.
  8. Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts and mix by hand so the apples do not get broken up. Divide the mixture between the two pans.
  9. To prepare the topping, combine flour, sugar and spices in processor or bowl. Pulse or cut the butter into the mixture with a fork until all ingredients are moist and crumbly. Sprinkle equal amounts of topping on each loaf.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes; test with a toothpick. Remove and place on a cooling rack. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pans; this is a VERY moist dough and I've found it helps to make a day ahead and let cool thoroughly before handling.

Notes

I love having the apple pieces be a good size, it can make for a less than perfect slice when cutting the bread, but I think it's worth it to bite into nice size apple chunks!

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Comments

  1. Tanya says

    January 19, 2021 at 8:37 am

    This was good, but was on the dry side and more bread like, definitely not moist. The crumb topping was not sweet like others I've made in the past. This bread was good when heated and my favorite jam on it, with a cup of coffee or tea. Not sure I'd make it again since I enjoy super moist quick breads. It's great if you prefer something more bread like.
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  2. Natalie says

    June 18, 2011 at 10:52 am

    You had me at "cream cheese"... :)
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  3. Barbara Bakes says

    October 30, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    This does sound like a fabulous bread for fall.
    Reply
  4. My Man's Belly says

    October 26, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    I'm pretty sure I'd never get the hang of high altitude baking...especially since my cooking all occurs at an altitude of, literally, 0. Love the crunchy topping on this. Just add a cup of coffee and get out of my way....
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  5. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    October 26, 2010 at 9:49 am

    I love to dig out those old recipe cards and give them a shot. Often they're the best ones, right?? This looks great. I can't imagine trying to navigate the perils of baking at high altitude!
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    • Creative Culinary says

      October 26, 2010 at 11:15 am

      If it was my Grandma's...it was always good! I've been going through a bunch of seldom used recipes I've had around for years in a binder I don't even think of anymore. Have to make some of these forgotten dishes but also very glad I don't have to deal with writing down recipes anymore, for myself or friends.
      Reply
  6. Cookin' Canuck says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    Cream cheese - what a great idea! I'll bet it makes this bread very moist. This would make me very happy on a chilly afternoon.
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  7. saltyseattle says

    October 24, 2010 at 9:16 am

    I wish I had recipes handed down like this- there is just something so comfortingly nostalgic about making them. My parents never cooked, and everything got left by the wayside when my grandparents died, so now it's only the stuff of myth...
    Reply
  8. Kim says

    October 23, 2010 at 11:06 am

    Barb, it's looks divine. I ought to grab some apples out of the garden and whip up a loaf or two. :) [K]
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  9. Tickled Red says

    October 23, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Barb that looks simply amazing!! I have my coffee, now all I need is a slice :)
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  10. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    October 22, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    I love using cream cheese in fall quick breads like this. Thanks for the great recipe - this is the gateway to my favorite time of year SNOW!! These flavors make me happy and hungry any time :)
    Reply
  11. An says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    barb - this sounds incredibly delicious!! i wish i could ask you to send me some!! :)
    Reply
  12. Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says

    October 22, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Barb, I loved the comment about wanting to lick the screen. I kinda thought the exact same thing. YUM!
    Reply
  13. Lea Ann says

    October 22, 2010 at 5:28 am

    Great looking recipe Barb! I like your link to high altitude baking issues. I pretty much stopped baking when I moved here due to flops in the kitchen. Yup, it's getting to be pretty chilly in the mornings. And I'm just glad to hear that you can walk through those flower beds. Sounds like you're on the mend.
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  14. Jamie says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:15 am

    The picture is perfect if it dragged me over here just to lick the screen! And isn't that the point of photographing food? Looks heavenly and so comforting and perfect for autumn. I can imagine how nice the house smelled when this was baking! Scrumtpious, Barbara, my kind of cool weather baking and snack!
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  15. chef renee says

    October 21, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Oh, I love the cream cheese in the bread, a must try! I am sad about the weather changing, had to give up my sandals, it seems like we got cheated out of summer this year.
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  16. Jamie | My Baking Addiction says

    October 21, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    Barb- This looks and sounds absolutely delicious. I am loving all of the apple recipes popping up the the blogging world, it's tough to decide what to make.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      October 21, 2010 at 6:17 pm

      I've made so many things; I'm hoping my tree is done now. Have about enough left for one more thing and think it will have to be a Tarte Tatin; need to know I have company coming or I would just sit with one of those and a spoon and do dinner. Alone. Not kidding.
      Reply
  17. robynski says

    October 21, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    Oh my. I'll never lose any weight if you don't quit publishing this kind of stuff! You can't just expect me not to try this recipe! Apples and walnuts. I'm sold. First day of even thinking about sock weather here, and I'm so looking forward to it! I look forward to being in AZ and closer to CO. Maybe just maybe, we'll meet up!
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    • Creative Culinary says

      October 21, 2010 at 6:16 pm

      Hehe...have to give it away as fast as I make it. Found out last year...can not wait til holidays to make treats for holiday. Was nuts. As in walnuts!
      Reply
  18. Nancy@acommunaltable says

    October 21, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    I could really use a slice of that right now!!! Socks?? Still in flip flops around here - WISH it were sock weather (I know, patience!!).
    Reply
  19. Paula says

    October 21, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    I've had my socks on for over two weeks now and late this afternoon while walking the dog a few snowflakes were actually falling. Brrr. This bread of yours would have been so enjoyed had it of been waiting for me when I got home. It looks like it would be delicious. Will have to bookmark this page for sure and give it a try. I love giving gifts of home-made breads and loaves. Thank you for sharing your (and your grandmother's) recipe.
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  20. bunkycooks says

    October 21, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    This really does look like Fall! I love the big apple chunks and the crunchy topping. Next time you have an extra loaf, I will have to stop by for that cup of coffee. BTW, as you know, I am very familiar with the baking issues at high altitudes. It does always seem to stay mushy in the center and not rise as high no matter what, but I bet that bread is still just as tasty! :)
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