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Apple Cinnamon Bread

This scrumptious Apple Bread is soft, moist and swirled with sweet brown sugar cinnamon goodness. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma.

  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 10 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups peeled and finely diced apples (about 2 medium)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the swirl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in diced apples.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Top with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  8. Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter for a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Swirl the cinnamon sugar gently for a marbled effect. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Method: Bread
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 50