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Easy Apple Butter Zucchini Bread—a simple zucchini bread topped with clusters of cinnamon sugar and served with whipped cinnamon maple butter. This is not your average loaf. The secret? A little apple butter baked right into the batter. You don’t really know it’s there, but it’s what makes each slice extra soft, perfectly sweet, and so flavorful.
I’ve been in such an end-of-summer baking mood lately. I think it’s the light right now—the way it filters through the trees feels so warm and a little autumn-like. It just makes me want to bake!
Last week, with a pile of zucchini on the counter, I decided to make a loaf. No chocolate this time (even though, yes, that would be amazing). I wanted something simple and cozy… but still special. The apple butter was kind of a spur-of-the-moment decision, but it’s what ended up making this bread so delicious.
We might not be in apple season just yet, but this loaf has me counting down the days. It’s that perfect in-between recipe—late summer zucchini meets the warm, spiced flavors of early fall.
These are the details
Ingredients
- Zucchini
- salted butter
- brown sugar
- plain Greek yogurt
- apple butter – you could also use maple, but apple butter is best
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- salted butter
Ingredients – for the Cinnamon Maple Butter
- salted butter
- maple syrup
- vanilla
- cinnamon
- sea salt
Steps
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Lastly, if you make this Easy Apple Butter Zucchini Bread, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Easy Apple Butter Zucchini Bread
Servings: 1 loaf (10 slices)
Calories Per Serving: 216 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5 inch bread pan with parchment paper.2. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, apple butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. If desired, swirl in 2-3 tablespoons apple butter, leaving streaks of apple butter throughout the batter.5. To make the cinnamon dollops. Mix the butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Arrange the clumps over the batter. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until the center is just set.6. To make the cinnamon butter. In a bowl, beat the butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Serve with the warm zucchini bread.
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