Apple Cinnamon Bread
Apple Cinnamon Bread is a soft, moist, and fragrant loaf that combines tender fresh apples with warm aromatic cinnamon, creating a comforting treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any time you crave a heartwarming sweet moment. Made with simple pantry staples, this versatile bread offers nostalgia and flavor in every bite, whether enjoyed plain, toasted, or with butter and honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8-10 slices) 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free flour substitution)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 baking blend for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup butter, melted (or coconut oil/vegan margarine for vegan/dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and chop fresh apples into small, even pieces to ensure they cook evenly and distribute deliciously throughout the bread.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to form the dry base of the bread.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the melted butter or oil and vanilla extract, adding moisture and richness.
- Bring Wet and Dry Together: Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients without overmixing, then gently stir in the chopped apples, preserving the batter’s lightness.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick until it comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance sweetness with tanginess.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and fluffy.
- Check doneness starting at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- For a crunchy, sweet crust, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Allow the bread to cool fully to prevent crumbling when sliced.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon bread, soft apple bread, cinnamon bread, gluten free apple bread, homemade apple bread
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