Hi there! Anne here from BeyondTheBayouBlog. I’ve spent countless hours in restaurant kitchens over the years, but there’s nothing quite like baking up a storm in my own home.
One of my all-time favorite treats to make is this Apple Bread Recipe. It’s a cozy, comforting loaf that fills the house with the most delicious aromas of warm apples, cinnamon, and nostalgia.
This recipe comes straight from my grandmother’s tattered handwritten cookbook. It’s been passed down through generations, and making it always reminds me of being a little girl in her kitchen.
The best part is how easy it is to throw together with simple ingredients you likely already have. In just a few straightforward steps, you’ll have a moist, sweet quick bread that’s perfect for everything from brunches to after-school snacks. I can’t wait to share this taste of my childhood with all of you!
Why You Will Love This Recipe?
- Easy Method: This recipe is simple to make since it is a one-bowl recipe, and you don’t need a mixer.
- Moist and Tender: The apple cinnamon bread is moist with a spongy texture. It is tender but not overly moist, ensuring it holds up well with the apples inside.
- Cinnamon Spice Loaf: With cinnamon infused in both the apples and the batter, this loaf is bursting with fragrance and flavor.
- Buttery Crumb Topping: The buttery brown sugar crumb topping gives this loaf the delicious essence of an apple crumble pie. It is truly divine!
- Apple Pie Filling: By cooking chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon before layering them into the batter, they soften and bake evenly, preventing steam pockets in the finished loaf.
- Vanilla Maple Glaze: A maple glaze drizzled over the crumb topping adds a delightful finishing touch, making it a highlight of the recipe.
Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe
This tender Apple Cinnamon Bread has a later of stewed cinnamon apples right through it, topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble and sweet vanilla maple glaze. The flavors are unreal, and this is a perfect cozy Fall loaf!
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Calories: 289kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Whisk
- Knife
- Loaf Pan
Ingredients
Apple filling:
- 3 cups 300g chopped apples not larger than ½-inch dice
- 3 tablespoon 45g packed dark brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Batter:
- ¼ cup 56g unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup 60ml sunflower oil
- ½ cup 110g packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons 5ml pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup 120ml full fat yogurt at room temperature
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tbsp 90ml milk at room temperature
- 1 ¾ cups 250g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crumble topping:
- ½ cup 71g all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon 25g granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon 30g packed dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoon 56g unsalted butter softened
- pinch of cinnamon
Maple glaze:
- ½ cup 60g icing sugar
- 3 tablespoon 45ml maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook apples, sugar, and cinnamon until softened; cool completely.
- Mix crumble topping ingredients until crumbly; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together butter, oil, sugars, vanilla, eggs, yogurt, and milk.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt; fold into wet mixture.
- Pour half the batter into the pan, add apples, then top with remaining batter.
- Add crumble topping and bake for 50-60 minutes; cool in pan for 20 minutes.
- Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt; drizzle over cooled loaf.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg
Expert Tips For The Perfect Apple Cinnamon Bread!
- Don’t Overmix: Once you add the dry ingredients, especially baking soda or baking powder, stir just until everything is combined. Overmixing can make your loaf tough and create tunnels inside. This rule applies to muffins, too!
- Best Apple Combo: Use one Granny Smith apple and one Golden Delicious apple. The mix of tart and sweet, firm and soft, gives the best texture and flavor for this bread.
- Check for Doneness Early: Start checking your bread about 15 minutes before the expected finish time. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out almost clean. Every oven is different, so don’t rely solely on the timer. Trust the toothpick test.
- Prevent Over-Browning: If the top of your loaf is getting too brown, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Fresh Baking Powder: Make sure your baking powder is fresh. It expires faster than baking soda and using old baking powder can result in a dense, flat loaf.
What To Serve With Apple Cinnamon Bread?
