Description
This Apple Bread recipe is a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for fall mornings or a cozy afternoon snack. Packed with fresh chopped apples and swirled with a cinnamon brown sugar mixture, it combines the sweet and spiced flavors that celebrate the season. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, this apple bread is a wonderful treat that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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 – 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 it aside while you prepare the batter.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. This mixture will add a sweet and spicy swirl to your bread.
- Combine Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring the sugar dissolves into the eggs.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract into the egg and sugar mixture until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift or add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. The batter will be thick, so avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them down.
- Layer the Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle about three-quarters of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter for a flavorful layer.
- Top with Remaining Batter and Swirl: Carefully spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top and gently swirl it into the batter using a knife or spoon to create a beautiful cinnamon swirl effect.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the loaf for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the bread appears to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This sets the crumb and makes for easier slicing. Serve and enjoy your delicious apple bread.
Notes
- Use firm yet ripe apples such as Pink Lady, Gala, or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help the batter mix more smoothly.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the bread tender and light.
- Leftover bread stores well wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine or coconut oil.
- 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: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: apple bread, cinnamon apple bread, fall recipes, apple loaf, homemade bread, spiced bread
