Apple Cinnamon Bread
A delightful blend of cinnamon and tart Granny Smith apples, this bread is perfect for any occasion—breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup softened butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
Fruits
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Coat a 9×5 loaf pan with butter. Line the pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until crumbly.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually pour in the milk and continue mixing until smooth.
- Slowly fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Carefully stir in the chopped apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the teaspoon of ground cinnamon, then sprinkle over the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Once cooled, slice the Apple Cinnamon Bread and serve.
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Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. It can be enjoyed with coffee or apple cider and can be toasted for an added crispy texture.