Description
A warm, flavorful Apple Cinnamon Bread with a brown sugar cinnamon topping, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a comforting snack. Juicy apples, cinnamon, and a sweet glaze make this loaf irresistible.
Ingredients
- For the Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Apple Bread Loaf:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 room temperature eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk or almond milk, room temperature
- For the Chopped Apple Mixture:
- 2 large apples (like Granny Smith), peeled and chopped small
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze (Optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–3 tablespoons of milk or cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for the topping.
- Prepare the Apple Mixture: In another bowl, toss the chopped apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside to let the apples soak up the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Make the Apple Bread Loaf:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Alternate Adding Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk or almond milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Add the Apples: Gently fold in the cinnamon-sugar apple mixture, making sure the apples are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Assemble the Loaf:
- Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then sprinkle half of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top. Add the rest of the batter and finish by sprinkling the remaining cinnamon sugar on top of the loaf.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover the loaf with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
- Make the Glaze (Optional):
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk (or cream) until smooth. Adjust the amount of milk to reach your desired glaze consistency. For a thinner glaze, add more milk.
- Drizzle the Glaze: Once the bread has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top of the loaf.
- Serve: Allow the loaf to cool before slicing. Enjoy it fresh or toasted with butter!
Notes
- For extra crunch, add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- If you prefer more spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the batter.
- For richer apple flavor, cook the apples with butter and sugar until soft before adding them to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
