Apple Cinnamon Bread

Apple Cinnamon Bread

buttery and moist

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 1h 10m
Total Time: 1h 25m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

219
calories
9.1g
fat
32.2g
carbohydrates
3.5g
protein
52mg
cholesterol
174mg
sodium
Apple Cinnamon Bread

Recipe Description

Buttery and moist, this Apple Cinnamon Bread needs to be on repeat in your kitchen. It’s crowned with sugared cinnamon apples and offers a light texture with a hint of nutmeg. So easy to make and ridiculously good!  

Start with the apples. Toss the apple chunks with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and let them sit while you prepare the batter. I use a handheld mixer fitted with a whisk attachment to make the batter. You can use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, too. To ensure your homemade loaf easily pops out of the pan, use cooking spray to coat your loaf pan. Once the batter is ready, pour half of the batter into the loaf pan and spread the sugared apples evenly on top. Pour and spread the remaining batter on top of the apples. Using a knife, gently swirl the batter down the center of the loaf pan. Bake until a skewer inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in the pan before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature! 

To make the Apple Cinnamon Bread, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Apple Cinnamon Bread

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare loaf pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Move an oven rack to the lower third of the oven (just below the center) and preheat the oven to 350 °F. Coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.

  2. 2

    Prepare apples

    3 min
    Step 2 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    In a medium bowl, stir together 1 ½ cups chopped apples, ⅓ cup packed light or dark brown sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Beat butter and sugar

    2 min
    Step 4 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Use a handheld or stand mixer to beat together ½ cup butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add eggs

    2 min
    Step 5 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Add 2 large eggs and beat on medium speed until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

  6. 6

    Add applesauce and vanilla

    1 min
    Step 6 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Beat in ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract on medium speed until combined. It’s O.K. if the mixture looks chunky and curdled.

  7. 7

    Combine dry and wet ingredients

    1 min
    Step 7 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

  8. 8

    Add milk

    1 min
    Step 8 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Turn the mixer on low speed and with the motor running, slowly pour in ½ cup whole milk. Beat just until combined. Make sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be sticky and slightly thick. Don’t overmix.

  9. 9

    Assembling

    1 min
    Step 9 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Pour and spread about half of the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

  10. 10

    Add apples

    1 min
    Step 10 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Pour the apples and any cinnamon and brown sugar juices leftover in the bowl evenly on top.

  11. 11

    Add remaining batter

    2 min
    Step 11 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Pour and spread the remaining batter on top, scraping out every last drop of the batter. Use a knife to swirl the batter down the center of the loaf pan.

  12. 12

    Bake

    70 min
    Step 12 - Apple Cinnamon BreadStep 12 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Bake for 60 to 75 minutes. Loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil at the 30-minute mark to prevent the top from browning too fast. Once a skewer inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, the bread is done. Start checking at 60 minutes.

  13. 13

    Cool

    Step 13 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Remove from the oven and let the bread cool completely in the pan set on a wire cooling rack.

  14. 14

    Serve

    Step 14 - Apple Cinnamon Bread

    Once cooled or almost cooled, slice and serve. Store the leftover bread, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
QueenBee
April 20, 2025
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This Apple Cinnamon Bread turned out incrediblly delicious. I made it for my friends last weekend and it was gone in minutes. The spices filled the kitchen with a warm aroma. Honestly, it's so simple and I will definitely bake it again, maybe for a cozy movie night.

Ursula99
May 28, 2024
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Delicious and easy!

Sarah
March 19, 2024
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So easy, delicious. Made this Apple Cinnamon Bread for my kids' breakfast, and they loved it! The warm aroma filled the house, and the texture was perfect. Will definitely make it again for our next family gathering.

Amy
February 3, 2024
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This Apple Cinnamon Bread turned out amazing! I had my kids help me, and it was so easy. The sugared apples added a perfect touch. My husband said it's the best thing I've baked! Now it's a must-have for our family brunches.

Maggie
December 2, 2023
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I made this Apple Cinnamon Bread last weekend and it was superb. The kids couldn't get enough of it, and they helped me with the apples. Such a warm treat for our family breakfast. Highly recommend giving it a try.

Athina
September 14, 2023
Verified

The taste is nice! I recommend all to try this apple cinnamon bread.

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