Description
Homemade apple cinnamon bread brings comfort right to your kitchen with warm, fragrant slices perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacking. Sweet apple chunks and gentle cinnamon swirls make this quick bread a delightful treat that fills the house with wonderful aromas while baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Swirl/Topping:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter and dust with flour, or line with parchment paper.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and combine 1 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Whisk until evenly blended.
- In a separate large bowl, cream ½ cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture looks light and airy.
- Add 2 large eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in ½ cup sour cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined – avoid overmixing.
- Carefully incorporate 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Blend ⅓ cup brown sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl for the swirl topping.
- Transfer half the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture across the surface.
- Add remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar blend. Use a knife to create a gentle swirling pattern.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out clean.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Grate apples coarsely to prevent sinking and distribute sweet, tender chunks evenly throughout the bread.
- Ensure ingredients are room temperature for smoother mixing and a more consistent texture.
- Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for the best balance of tartness and sweetness in the bread.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to help it set and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 144 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg