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Cinnamon Apple Bread Loaf

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This easy homemade Cinnamon Apple Bread Loaf is a cozy fall treat featuring tender apples, a buttery crumb, and a gooey cinnamon swirl. Perfect for brunch, gifting, or a comforting snack, it comes together quickly and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional, for topping)
  • A handful of chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and dice apples into 1/2-inch chunks. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter (if using) for the cinnamon swirl. Stir until crumbly.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. In another large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in diced apples with a spatula. Batter will be thick.
  9. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon swirl mixture over it.
  10. Top with remaining batter, then finish with the rest of the swirl. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.
  11. Optional: Sprinkle turbinado sugar or nuts on top.
  12. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are okay). Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  13. Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 blend. For dairy-free, swap butter and milk for plant-based alternatives. Dice apples small for even baking. Don’t overmix batter. Let loaf cool completely to avoid sogginess. Optional toppings include turbinado sugar and nuts. Can be baked in mini loaf pans or muffin tins (adjust bake time).

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