Apple Cinnamon Bread
This delightful Apple Cinnamon Bread combines sweet apples and warm cinnamon for a moist, comforting loaf perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free baking flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Demerara or raw sugar for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pans.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of diced apples with 1 tablespoon of butter for 30-60 seconds until softened. Mix with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, then set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk and apple cider vinegar and let sit for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the remaining butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add applesauce, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the remaining diced apples gently.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans, swirling in the reserved apple mixture. Sprinkle with demerara sugar if desired.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Enjoy your Apple Cinnamon Bread warm or at room temperature!