Description

This Cinnamon Apple Bread is the ultimate cozy comfort bake. Packed with tender apple chunks, a rich cinnamon sugar swirl, and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze, it’s the perfect loaf for chilly mornings, afternoon tea, or an autumn-inspired dessert. Moist, spiced, and easy to make, this quick bread will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and your heart with happiness.

Ingredients

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For the bread:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk

For the apple mixture:

½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 1½ cups)

For the topping:

2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Stir until just combined.
In a separate bowl, toss apple chunks with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Add half the apple mixture and swirl lightly.
Repeat with remaining batter and apples. Swirl again.
Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over the batter.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Whisk the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

Use firm apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith.

Don’t overmix the batter to maintain a soft crumb.

Tent the loaf with foil if browning too quickly.

For best flavor, glaze after fully cooled.

Bread freezes well—slice and wrap individually.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Quick Bread
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American