Description
This Apple Bread recipe is a delightful fall treat featuring moist, cinnamon-spiced bread loaded with chunks of fresh apples. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this easy-to-make bread combines the warmth of cinnamon with the natural sweetness of Pink Lady, Gala, or Honeycrisp apples. It has a tender crumb with a swirled cinnamon sugar topping that adds an extra burst of flavor and a lovely golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Sugars & 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
Fruit
- 2 cups chopped apples (Pink Lady, Gala, Honeycrisp – peeled and chopped, about 2 apples)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & 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. Set this mixture aside as it will be used for layering and topping the bread.
- Combine Eggs and Granulated Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy to incorporate air for a tender bread.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; the batter will be thick. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the fruit too much.
- 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 batter layer.
- Top With Remaining Batter and Sugar: 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 marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes. The top should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the bread browns 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 on a wire rack before slicing. This ensures clean slices and lets the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Pink Lady, Gala, or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Make sure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread moist and tender.
- You can add a handful of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- 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: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Apple bread, cinnamon apple bread, fall recipes, quick bread, breakfast bread, easy apple bread
