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Apple Cinnamon Bread

This moist and buttery Apple Cinnamon Bread is filled with tender apples, brown sugar, and cozy fall spices. It’s a simple quick bread recipe that comes together easily perfect for breakfast, brunch, or gifting.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Home Baking
Keyword: Apple Cinnamon Bread, cinnamon apples, easy baking recipe, fall baking, moist apple bread, quick bread
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Jenna Cooper
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch loaf pan Greased or lined with parchment paper
  • 2 Mixing bowls One for dry and one for wet ingredients
  • 1 Whisk For blending dry ingredients
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding batter
  • 1 Wire Rack For cooling the bread

Materials

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon add a pinch of nutmeg if desired
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 0.5 cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups apples peeled and finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until almost combined.
  • Fold in the diced apples, mixing just until evenly distributed.
  • Optional: Combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar, then add the rest of the batter. Swirl lightly with a knife.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
  • Serve warm with butter or enjoy at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftover Apple Cinnamon Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
To freeze, wrap slices individually and store for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
Substitute half the butter with applesauce for a lighter version.
Add nuts, raisins, or a cinnamon-sugar topping for variation.