Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe
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This is the absolute BEST Apple Bread recipe on the internet. Swirled with cinnamon sugar and juicy apple pieces, try this Apple Bread recipe out and see why it has been pinned over 1 million times and has over 250 amazing reviews!
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Okay, in my world I’ve transitioned to Fall-we won’t talk about the fact that it’s still in the upper 80s or 90s every day! So apples, pumpkins, mums and gourds are all I can think about!
I whipped up this easy cinnamon apple bread recipe last weekend to prepare for the momentous occasion of college football starting back up and wanted to share it with you today. This bread is ah-mazingly delicious (I know I made that word up but believe me, it warrants it’s own made up superlatives!)
Want muffins instead? Try this apple cinnamon muffins recipe!
Apple Bread Recipe
I can’t even describe to you how insanely good this apple bread makes your house smell while its baking-and it’s perfection to have a slice when it’s warm out of the oven! If you try it too I’d love it if you popped back and gave it a five-star review in the comments section!
How to Make Apple Bread
- Mix the cinnamon sugar and chop your apples. Set aside.
- Stir up batter in a stand mixer (affiliate link) or with a hand mixer.
- Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray and pour in half of the batter. Top with half of the apples and cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Pour in remaining batter and tops with remaining apples and cinnamon sugar.
- Pat toppings into the top of the bread with the back of a spoon and bake for 50 minutes.
- Let cool ten minutes before removing from the pan.
Tips for Making the Best Apple Bread
- Be sure to choose a firm apple variety such as Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Gala or Fuji. Softer types of apples won’t stand up to the baking.
- Swirl a knife through the batter if desired before baking.
Can I Freeze Apple Bread?
Yes, this bread freezes well. Simply allow the bread to cool completely then wrap in foil and store in a freezer bag. When you are ready to eat the bread, allow to thaw at room temperature before serving.
You might also like some of my other popular recipes like my Best Dirt Cake Ever, Dark Chocolate Truffles, Peanut Butter Apple Crisp, Homemade Easy Biscuit Recipe, Cinnamon Apple Cake, Apple Crisp Cheesecake, and Dutch Apple Crumble Pie.
If you’ve tried this easy apple bread recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!
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Apple Cinnamon Bread
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
This is the absolute BEST Apple Bread on the internet. Swirled with cinnamon sugar and juicy apple pieces, try this Apple Bread recipe out and see why it has over 250 amazing reviews!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl and set aside.
- In a stand mixer (affiliate link), combine white sugar and butter until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla and continue to beat on medium speed until combined.
- Add flour and baking powder, then milk.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
- Cover with half of the apples.
- Pat apples into batter with the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle with half of sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Pour the remaining batter over apple layer; top with remaining apples and add more brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.
- Pat topping into the batter with the back of a large spoon. Use a butter knife held vertically to swirl figure eights through the batter to slightly incorporate the topping.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1" slice
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 28.8 g
- Sodium: 31 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 48.9 g
- Protein: 4.7 g
- Cholesterol: 77.3 mg
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can you substitute baking soda for baking powder?
No.
No unfortunately you can’t Amanda.
If I used frozen sliced apples instead of fresh should I change the amount if liquid or dry ingredients? And what quantity would you recommend?
Can you substitute almond milk for regular milk?
I have not personally tried it with this recipe Linda but I think it would work based on other recipes I’ve tried in the past. If you try it I would love to hear back from you how it tasted.
So cinnamon-y and delicious! Both my kids LOVED this. We used Red Delicious apples because I had a bunch that I was gifted and needed to use, and it turned out great. I’ll be sure to try with better baking apples next time!
So happy you enjoyed it!
Came out absolutely perfect…. thank you for the awesome recipe
It was easy to follow but it came out pretty dry. What would be some tips to make it more moist?
Did you follow the recipe exactly or were there any substitutions? It is normally not at all dry so I’m trying to brainstorm what could have happened.
I tried today,4/16/2020. I just put it all together and mixed. It came out beautifully. I used canned apple filling. Amazing. Thanks.
So happy you enjoyed it!
Absolutely delicious 😋! Will definitely be making this over & over again (with the apples you suggested, instead of Empire-all I have on hand at the moment). Thank you
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Can you mix chopped apples in the dough
yes!
Absolutely deliciou! I made one loaf, tasted it and immediately made a second to gift to a friend. Thanks!!
So happy you enjoyed it!
If you only have red apples would larger pieces hLeo our wither them baking away?
It depends on what kind of apples they are, the best for baking are Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Gala or Fuji but you won’t get a bad result if you use a different variety, the bread will still taste good!
Can I make these into cupcakes?
I haven’t tried it Lena but I would think it would be fine, although they would be more muffins than cupcakes. You would need to decrease the baking time too.
Can I use salted butter?
I have not but I believe you can substitute okay, there may be a slight difference in the final flavor but I think it would be fine.
I made this Cinnnamon/apple bread this morning. I made some substitution to made it healthier. I Substituted coconut sugar for the brown sugar, a stevia/erythritol mix for the white sugar, and whole wheat flour for the white flour. It was delicious!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Turned out awesome. Taste is great! Will make again but will add Apple chucks in the batter. 😊❤️
So glad you enjoyed it!
What kind of apples are best to use?
I recommend Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Gala or Fuji apples Angie, they bake well without getting mushy! Hope that helps!
U’re not lyin, it’s a great recipe! Made several mini loaves and just ate a whole one right outta the pan after “testing” it.! Thanks for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed it Annie! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Can I use water instead of milk?
I would not recommend it Carol, although I have not tried it myself.
What size loaf pan was used in this recipe?
I used a 9 inch by 5.25 inch pan but it will fit a slightly smaller loaf pan too.
Made this tonight Andy it turned out great. Very moist. Perfect combo of warm spices and sweetness.
So glad you enjoyed it!
My husband and I loved the recipe! My only thought is to not finely chop the apples, but to make them more slices (like an apple pie) because with them finely chopped I felt like we didn’t taste the apple much. Great recipe though!!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Can you grade the apples instead of chopped apples ?
Yes that would work Patricia, it may change the texture a bit but I don’t think it would affect the flavor.
Wow great recipe. I grated the apples . And it was moist and perfect .
Delicious and easy to make, will make again for sure. I’ll just add a little more sugar for my sweet tooth. Thanks for the recipe.
So glad you enjoyed it!