Apple Cinnamon Bread

Close up look at two slices of apple bread on white serving tray with the rest of the loaf.

Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple bread, apple bread recipe, apple cinnamon bread, apple cinnamon bread recipe

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 55

Cool: 15

Total Time: 1 40

Servings:

Calories: 276kcal

This easy Apple Cinnamon Bread recipe is moist, tender and packed with fresh apples and sweet cinnamon sugar. With delicious layers of cinnamon and apple in every bite, this cozy apple bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacking or dessert! Everything you love about fall baking in one delicious loaf!

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Ingredients

½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, room temperature
⅔ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt omit if using salted butter
½ cup milk whole milk preferred
1 large apple peeled and finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups chopped) - I used Granny Smith

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a small bowl combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
½ cup brown sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
In the bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric mixer, beat butter until smooth, then add granualted sugar and continue to blend until fully incorporated.
½ cup unsalted butter, ⅔ cup granulated sugar
Add eggs and vanilla and blend until well combined.
2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Slowly add flour, baking powder, salt and then milk. Blend just until all ingredients are well combined. Do not over-mix.
1 ½ cups all purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ cup milk
Pour HALF of the batter into the prepared pan.
Top batter with half of the diced apples, and half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
1 large apple
Press apples and cinnamon sugar into the batter just a bit (with the back of a large spoon).
Pour the remaining batter on top of the apple layer (spread as needed), then top with remaining apples and remaining cinnamon sugar.
Again, press the apples and cinnamon sugar into the batter a bit.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer loaf to a cooling rack to continue cooling.

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Notes

Storage Information

Room Temperature: Once the apple cinnamon bread has cooled completely, keep it well wrapped or stored in an airtight container to help maintain its moist texture.
Make Ahead: This loaf is also a great recipe to make ahead when you're planning a breakfast or brunch. Bake it the day before, let it cool completely, and store it covered until you're ready to serve.
Freezer: For longer storage, the loaf can be frozen. Wrap the cooled bread well and place it in a freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Equipment Needed (affiliate links): Glass Mixing Bowls |Electric Mixer (Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer)| Whisk | Cooling Rack | 9 x 5 Inch Loaf Pan

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