Description
This cozy Apple Bread is bursting with cinnamon spice and sweet apple chunks, topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar swirl. Perfect for fall mornings, afternoon snacks, or gifting, it’s an easy, comforting quick bread that comes together with pantry staples and a handful of apples
Ingredients
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400 g white granulated sugar
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500 g all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp (28 g) baking powder
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1 tsp (6 g) salt
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2 large eggs
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480 ml milk
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160 ml vegetable oil
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1 cup (150 g) apples, peeled and diced
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1 tbsp (6 g) ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Swirl Mix-In:
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130 g white granulated sugar
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1 tsp (2.6 g) ground cinnamon
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line two loaf pans with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and oil until combined.
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Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet just until moistened—do not overmix.
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Fold in diced apples and ground cinnamon.
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pans, filling about 2/3 full.
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In a small bowl, mix cinnamon swirl sugar. Spoon over each loaf and swirl with a knife.
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Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool in pans before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of flavors.
For extra crunch, add coarse sugar to the topping.
Makes excellent French toast or freezes well for later use.
Muffin version: bake for 20–25 minutes instead.
Can substitute with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American