Description
A moist and tender apple bread infused with warm cinnamon spice and chunks of fresh apples — perfect for cozy mornings or as a comforting fall snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) peeled and chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped apples.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Best served slightly warm with a pat of butter or cream cheese spread.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American