Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe

 

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Cool: 15 mins

Total: 85 mins

Servings: 12 slices

Yield: 1 loaf

This cinnamon-spiced treat tastes like your favorite apple pie in the form of an easy quick bread. The batter is filled with fall flavor thanks to a heaping of ground cinnamon and apple juice (or cider). Adding chopped peeled apples and chopped walnuts brings texture and interest to every bite. It is best to peel apples before adding them to baked goods like apple breads or cakes since small pieces of peel can be unpleasant to bite into. For added flavor, you can even toast the chopped walnuts before folding them into the batter. Toasting releases the natural oils in nuts and really brings out their flavors in a dish.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup apple juice (or cider)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped and peeled apples (about 2 medium apples)
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps to Make It

1. Gather the Ingredients Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.

5. Mix in Liquid Ingredients Mix in the apple juice (or apple cider) and the vanilla extract.

6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just incorporated.

7. Fold in Apples and Walnuts Fold in the peeled, chopped apples and the chopped walnuts.

8. Pour and Bake Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool Remove from the oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely before slicing and serving.

Tips and Variations

• Best Apples for Baking: Granny Smith, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Pink Lady apples are recommended as they hold up well under heat and provide a balanced flavor.
• Storage: Wrap the bread and store in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month. Individual slices can also be wrapped and frozen for easy grab-and-go servings.
• Variation: If you don't like walnuts, chopped pecans are also a great option for this bread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 228
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 28g
• Protein: 4g

Enjoy your homemade apple cinnamon bread!