Description
This Homemade Apple Cinnamon Bread is a soft, moist quick bread packed with juicy apple chunks and warm cinnamon sugar swirls. With no yeast required, it’s an easy, cozy treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking any time of year.
Ingredients
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large apple (Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith), peeled and finely chopped
- ⅔ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- A pinch of sea salt
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Peel and finely chop the apple into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add milk and mix until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped apples and half the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
- Pour remaining batter on top, then layer with remaining apples and cinnamon sugar.
- Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the top layer for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use whole wheat flour or a mix of flours for a heartier loaf.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Toss apples in cinnamon sugar for extra flavor before layering.
- Make mini loaves by dividing the batter into 3 mini pans and baking for 25–30 minutes.
- Add a glaze or streusel topping after baking for extra sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
