Description

This Cinnamon Apple Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. Infused with warm spices and chunks of fresh apple, it features a delightful cinnamon sugar swirl that creates a sweet, aromatic crust. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this bread combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and apples in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients

2 cups apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (2 tablespoons sugar + 2 teaspoons cinnamon)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking and set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined, ensuring an even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy, which helps create a tender crumb.
Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then stir in the milk and vanilla extract to add moisture and enhance flavor.
Combine and Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined without overmixing. Carefully fold in the peeled and chopped apples to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Layer and Bake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top and finish by sprinkling the remaining cinnamon sugar over the surface to create a cinnamon swirl effect in the bread.
Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use tart apples such as Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture.
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming with sugars.
Check the bread at 50 minutes and cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
For extra moisture, add a half cup of chopped nuts or raisins if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Category: Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American