Description
This incredibly simple cinnamon apple bread recipe is perfect for filling your home with a comforting aroma. It features moist, tender bread packed with warm cinnamon and sweet apple chunks, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk (any kind)
2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a whisk or electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix!
Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best texture, use apples that hold their shape well when baked, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala.
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal creaming.
Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients, as this can lead to a tough bread.
Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Estimating ~280-320
- Sugar: Estimating ~20-25g
- Sodium: Estimating ~200-250mg
- Fat: Estimating ~12-15g
- Saturated Fat: Estimating ~7-9g
- Carbohydrates: Estimating ~40-45g
- Fiber: Estimating ~2-3g
- Protein: Estimating ~3-4g
- Cholesterol: Estimating ~60-70mg