Best 8 Moms Norwegian Apple Bread Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting "Mom's Norwegian Apple Bread", a nostalgic taste of home that encapsulates the warmth of a family recipe. This classic bread, rooted in Norwegian tradition, is characterized by its moist and tender crumb, subtly sweet with hints of cinnamon, and studded with plump, caramelized apple chunks that burst with flavor in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will lead you through the steps to recreate this cherished family recipe, ensuring a delectable treat that will transport you back to your childhood memories or create new ones to treasure for years to come.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE BREAD



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This easy Apple Bread is made from scratch with applesauce, warm spices, and plenty of fresh apples!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     bread     Breakfast     Dessert     Snack

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup salted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup applesauce, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup peeled, finely-chopped apple
Optional add-ins: ½ cup raisins; ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 ½ x 4 ½ -inch loaf pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice and applesauce.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Gently fold in apples, raisins and walnuts, if using.
  • Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle on top of the batter. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (about 1/12 of the loaf), Calories 209 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 233 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g

NORWEGIAN APPLE CAKE



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Though quite straightforward, this recipe for Norwegian apple cake from Nevada Berg's cookbook "North Wild Kitchen" did raise a question. A whole tablespoon of cinnamon? Really? But it was not at all excessive, giving the cake autumnal fragrance and flavor along with a nicely burnished surface. What this recipe also offers is great flexibility. Though it calls for an 8-inch springform, it also worked in a 9-inch and a 10-inch, the latter providing a little less cake in proportion to topping (though no change in cooking time). Larger pans require more fruit. And on that score, in place of apples the recipe works well with fresh figs and peaches. Small purple plums, pears, apricots and even bananas are some other options to consider.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tart apples, like Granny Smith
1 cup/227 grams (2 sticks) salted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup/4 ounces whole milk
1/3 cup/32 grams sliced almonds
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Steps:

  • Peel and core apples; slice 1/2-inch thick. Set aside. Use some of the butter to grease an 8-inch springform cake pan. Dust with a little flour. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift or whisk flour with baking powder. Set aside. In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat granulated sugar with 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) of the butter for several minutes, until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then beat mixture about 3 minutes until creamy. Gradually add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with milk, mixing well after each addition. Transfer batter to pan.
  • Arrange the apple slices on top of batter in tight overlapping concentric circles, gently pressing them in a bit. Scatter almonds on top. Dust with brown sugar and cinnamon. Dot with remaining butter. Place in the oven and bake about 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean, the top has browned and feels fairly firm to the touch.
  • Allow to cool in the pan until just warm. Remove sides of pan and serve with whipped cream or ice cream. If cake has cooled completely it can be warmed before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 449, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 229 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 1 gram

NORWEGIAN APPLE CAKE



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Lucia Johnson of Massena, New York bakes this nutty apple cake that's pleasantly topped with a simple cinnamon-sugar mixture. It's sweetly priced at just 19¢ a slice. "Serve it with a dollop of whipped topping," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in apple and walnuts. Spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar if desired. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COUNTRY BREAD WITH APPLES



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This is a whole wheat version of a classic Norman country bread. Normandy is apple country and apples find their way into many dishes in this region. I came across the bread in "Bread Alone" by Daniel Leader, and have adapted the recipe. The dough ferments overnight in the refrigerator, and after it has come back to room temperature the chopped apples are kneaded in. It goes beautifully with cheese.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 1 large loaf, about 20 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 grams (2 teaspoons) active dry yeast
50 grams (1/4 cup) lukewarm water
365 grams (1 1/2 cups) sparkling cider (such as Martinelli's), at room temperature
250 grams (approximately 2 cups) whole wheat flour
175 grams (approximately 1 1/3 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
75 grams (approximately 2/3 cup) rye flour
13 grams (1 3/4 teaspoons) sea salt
165 grams finely chopped green apples (such as Granny Smith or Pippin) (approximately 1 1/4 cups; 1 large Granny Smith apple)
Walnut oil or vegetable oil for the bowl

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a standing mixer, dissolve yeast in the warm water. Stir in sparkling cider. Add flours and salt. Mix at low speed with the paddle attachment just until combined. Change to the dough hook and mix at medium speed for 7 to 10 minutes, until dough is adhering to the hook and slapping around on the sides of the bowl. You may need to hold onto the mixer so it doesn't bounce around. Dough will be sticky.
  • Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or for 8 hours.
  • Remove bowl from refrigerator and place in a warm spot. Let dough come to room temperature, which should take approximately 2 hours. Ideally dough should come to 74-78 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Deflate dough with your fingertips and turn onto lightly floured surface. Flatten with your dusted hands and add some of the chopped apples. Fold dough over, flatten again and add more of the apples. Continue to do this, adding flour to your hands and the surface as necessary, until all of the apples have been worked into the dough. Shape into a ball. Rinse and dry bowl, brush with walnut oil and place dough in it, rounded side down first, then rounded side up. Cover with a damp towel and place another towel on top of the damp one. Place in a warm spot to rise until doubled in volume and a slight indentation remains when pressed gently (don't press too hard or it will deflate), 2 to 3 hours.
  • Deflate dough and turn onto a lightly dusted board. Flour your hands. Dough will be moist because of the apples. Shape into a tight ball and place, rounded side down in a banneton (a lined basket for bread) or a bowl lined with a flour-dusted towel, or rounded side up on a parchment-lined baking peel or sheet (dough will spread out if it is not in a banneton). Cover with a damp towel and let rise until just about doubled, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, place a baking stone on the middle rack of your oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees for at least 45 minutes.
  • When dough is ready, dust baking stone with cornmeal. Reverse dough onto the hot stone if using a banneton, slide it onto the stone if using a peel, and make two 1/2-inch deep slashes with a moistened serrated knife or with a razor blade. Place in the oven and spray oven with water. Close oven door and spray again after 3 minutes, being careful not to open oven door for more than a few seconds. Set timer for 15 minutes, then quickly remove parchment if you used a baking peel, and turn oven down to 400 degrees. Bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, until bread is deep brown and responds to tapping with a hollow thumping sound
  • Remove from oven and cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 177 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

APPLE BREAD



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Homemade Apple Bread with a lovely cinnamon swirl is the perfect fall breakfast, snack, or dessert! This easy apple bread recipe is moist, sweet and simply loaded with apples and the flavors of fall. Make enough to share with friends and family or keep the whole cozy loaf for yourself! This easy apple bread recipe is a must make this season!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     bread     Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup butter (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped apples (Pink Lady, Gala, Honeycrisp - any apples that are good for baking, peeled and chopped, about 2 apples)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8 x 5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
  • Whisk eggs and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk in melted butter and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt just until combined. The batter will be very thick. Fold in chopped apples.
  • Add half of the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle about three quarters of the brown sugar mixture on top of the batter.
  • Spread the remaining batter carefully on top of the brown sugar mixture. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar mixture on top and use a knife or spoon to gently swirl it into the top layer.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until lightly golden on top and an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. (If bread is browning too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes.)
  • Let bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 263 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 29 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NORWEGIAN APPLE CAKE



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I got this recipe from the Taste of Home Quick Cooking cookbook (I believe 2001). Easy, quick, and something great to make with the 2 semi-squishy apples you have left.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 apples, peeled,cored &,diced
1 cup walnuts
cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients and add sugar.
  • Add egg and vanilla, then stir in apples and walnuts.
  • Liberally butter a bundt pan and pour batter in.
  • Bake 375 degrees for approx.
  • 50 minutes.
  • Remove from pan when semi-cool and sprinkle liberally with cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2835.5, Fat 97.9, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 846, Sodium 2176.9, Carbohydrate 453.8, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 333.9, Protein 56.6

SCANDINAVIAN APPLE CAKE



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Posted by request, this is an adaptation from a recipe found "Scandinavian Cooking" by Beryl Frank. Use leftover bread to make crumbs for this recipe by grinding the bread in a food processor.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 lb butter
3 cups breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups applesauce, divided
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a frying pan.
  • Combine breads crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon- add to the butter in the pan and stir until mixed and golden brown.
  • Divide this mixture into three parts- placing the first portion into a greased deep dish pie plate.
  • Pour 1 cup of the applesauce on top to cover.
  • Continue with another layer of crumbs, then another layer of applesauce.
  • Sprinkle the remaining portion of bread crumbs on top of the last applesauce layer and dot with 2 Tbsp butter.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool to room temp before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 416.6, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 5.7

NORWEGIAN OATMEAL MOLASSES BREAD



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"This Norwegian bread was popular in Spring Grove, Minnesota, where I grew up," relates Lyla Franklin of Phoenix, Arizona. "My mother used to make eight loaves at a in a wood-burning stove. It's delicious toasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Let stand until mixture cools to 110° to 115°, stirring occasionally. , In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the molasses, oil, salt, oat mixture and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cove rand let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Brush with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a blend of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Norwegian Apple Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its moist texture, sweet apple flavor, and crunchy pecans, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying bread, give Norwegian Apple Bread a try!

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