Description
This moist and flavorful Apple Bread is a perfect fall treat, combining the natural sweetness of chopped apples with warm cinnamon spices. Easy to make and ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack, it features a delightful cinnamon sugar swirl that adds a lovely texture and taste.
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
Produce
- 2 cups chopped apples (Pink Lady, Gala, Honeycrisp – peeled and chopped, about 2 apples)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and 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. Set aside.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set this mixture aside for later layering.
- Combine Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the two large eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a light batter base.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. The batter will be thick but smooth.
- Incorporate Apples: Carefully fold the chopped apples into the batter to evenly distribute them without breaking them down.
- 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 first layer.
- Top with Remaining Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer. Then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top, and gently swirl it into the batter with a knife or spoon for a marbled effect.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the loaf for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the bread browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil during the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps the bread set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples like Pink Lady, Gala, or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase the brown sugar cinnamon mixture slightly.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
- This bread stores well wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- To enhance the flavor, you can add a handful of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: apple bread, cinnamon bread, fall recipes, breakfast bread, easy apple recipe, cinnamon swirl bread
