Easy Apple Butter Zucchini Bread (Print Version)
Fluffy zucchini loaf filled with apple butter, cinnamon sugar swirls, and served warm with whipped maple butter.
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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1 stick salted butter, melted
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup apple butter
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
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3 eggs, at room temperature
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 cup grated zucchini
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1 ¾ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
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3 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
→ Swirl
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¼ cup dark brown sugar
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp salted butter, melted
→ Cinnamon Butter
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1 stick salted butter, at room temperature
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¼ cup maple syrup or honey
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp cinnamon
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pinch of sea salt
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch bread pan with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, apple butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
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Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan. If desired, swirl in 2-3 tablespoons of apple butter, leaving streaks of apple butter throughout the batter.
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Mix the butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Arrange the clumps over the batter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes or until the center is just set.
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In a bowl, beat the butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Serve with the warm zucchini bread.
# Notes and Tips:
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Ensure the eggs and yogurt are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter.