Ultimate Apple Bread: A Cozy Fall Delight
A moist and tender apple bread infused with cinnamon, perfect for fall gatherings or as a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped apples (like Pink Lady or Gala)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle three-quarters of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter, then layer the rest of the batter on top.
- Top with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture and swirl gently.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Can be customized with nuts or raisins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
