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Cinnamon Apple Bread

A delightful and healthy treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, packed with cinnamon and fresh apples.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base of our bread.
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder Acts as the leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Add richness and moisture, at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the bread.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Bind ingredients and add structure.
  • 1/2 cup milk Adds moisture and helps achieve batter consistency.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar Brings a rich caramel flavor.
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Provides warm, fragrant spice.
  • 1 large apple Peeled, cored, and chopped, offering natural sweetness.
Topping Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Enhances sweetness and creates a caramelized crust.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds extra flavor to the topping.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar Used for the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons water Helps achieve the right consistency for the glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease and flour your loaf pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until smooth and pale.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add about half of the flour mixture, alternating with half the milk.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
Baking
  1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then top with half of the apple mixture.
  2. Pour the remaining batter on top and swirl with the rest of the apple mixture.
  3. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
  4. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  5. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then remove from the pan and drizzle with the glaze.

Notes

Healthy substitutions: Replace some flour with whole wheat flour for added fiber. This bread can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week and frozen for longer storage. You may add nuts or raisins for extra texture.