Description
This Apple Bread recipe delivers the perfect fall flavor with sweet, chopped apples and fragrant cinnamon swirled into a moist, tender loaf. It’s an easy-to-make, comforting quick bread that’s ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Featuring a cinnamon sugar swirl and a golden crust, this apple bread combines cozy spices and natural sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Sugar and Spices
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Flavor
- 2 cups chopped apples (Pink Lady, Gala, Honeycrisp – peeled and chopped, about 2 apples)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8 x 5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for later use in creating the delicious swirl layer.
- Combine Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is fully combined and slightly thickened.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract to the eggs and sugar mixture until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix gently just until all ingredients are combined; the batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter to evenly distribute the fruit without overmixing.
- Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle about three-quarters of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over this layer.
- Add Second Batter Layer and Swirl: Carefully spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top, then gently swirl it into the batter using a knife or spoon to create a beautiful marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the bread starts browning too quickly, tent it loosely with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, slice and serve for a warm, comforting treat.
Notes
- Use tart or sweet apples like Pink Lady, Gala, or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread; mix just until combined.
- Let the bread cool fully before slicing to ensure clean, even slices.
- You can add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- This bread stores well wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: apple bread, cinnamon apple bread, fall recipes, quick bread, autumn baking, cinnamon swirl bread
