Description
This delicious Apple Cinnamon Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. It features tender chunks of peeled apples layered within a cinnamon-sugar batter, topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze that sets beautifully after baking.
Ingredients
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For the Bread
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 cup apple bits)
For the Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then set aside for later layering.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract on medium speed until completely incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then mix in the milk until you have a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Layer Batter and Apples: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then spread half of the chopped apples evenly over the batter, pressing them lightly down.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the layer of apples.
- Add Remaining Batter and Apples: Pour the remaining batter over the apple and cinnamon sugar layer, then top with the remaining chopped apples and brown sugar cinnamon mixture.
- Pat Topping: Gently pat the topping mixture into the batter using the back of a large spoon to create an even surface.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the Icing: Once the bread is fully cooled, drizzle the icing evenly over the top and allow it to set, about 15 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and enjoy your sweet and spicy apple cinnamon bread!
Notes
- Store wrapped at room temperature or freeze for later use.
- Apple bread freezes beautifully. The loaf can be frozen whole or sliced into individual portions for convenience. Thaw completely in the refrigerator or at room temperature before gently warming to serve.
- For baking, tart apples like Granny Smith or Golden Delicious work best, but feel free to use any apple variety you prefer.
- Want to make muffins instead? Refer to the related blog post for muffin adaptation details.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
