Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe
This Apple Cinnamon Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Bursting with tender chunks of Granny Smith apples and warm cinnamon spice, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. The bread is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection, topped with a cinnamon-sugar crust for a subtle crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Fillings and Topping
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the bread evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Butter a 9×5 loaf pan, line it with parchment paper, and spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Set this mixture aside for later combining.
- Cream Sugars and Butter: Using a stand mixer on medium speed, cream together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter. Continue mixing until the crumbly mixture comes together smoothly.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs until fully incorporated, then add the milk and mix until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Lower the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture in batches, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Apples: Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold the chopped Granny Smith apples into the batter with a spatula to distribute evenly.
- Transfer and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Mix together the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, then sprinkle this evenly over the batter surface.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating doneness.
- Cool: Allow the bread to rest in the loaf pan for about 15-20 minutes to set. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use Granny Smith apples as their tartness balances the sweetness of the bread.
- Line the loaf pan with parchment for easier bread removal and clean-up.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the bread tender.
- This bread stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Optional: Add a handful of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.
Keywords: apple cinnamon bread, quick bread, spiced apple bread, breakfast bread, homemade bread
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