Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe

Learn how to make moist, delicious cinnamon apple bread and discover the ingredient that makes it unforgettable!

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Imagine the comforting aroma of warm cinnamon and sweet apples filling your kitchen.

This cinnamon apple bread recipe is your ticket to creating a delectable treat that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you crave a slice of autumn bliss.

Ingredients

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For the cinnamon apple bread, we'll start with– you guessed it– the ingredients. You're gonna need apples, of course—about 3 cups diced, Granny Smith is my fave, but hey, you do you! Then, we're adding a teaspoon of cinnamon powder, plus 3 tablespoons of brown sugar.

Now, onto the dry stuff! Grab 1 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, a teaspoon of baking powder, a half-teaspoon of baking soda, and a quarter-teaspoon of salt. Don't forget the spices—another teaspoon of cinnamon, plus half a teaspoon of ginger powder, and a quarter-teaspoon of allspice. The teacake recipe also uses flour and cinnamon.

For the wet ingredients, you need 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 3/4 cup of plain yogurt, two eggs, half a cup of canola oil and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Oh, and if you're feeling nutty—and I'm not judging if you are!—a cup of chopped walnuts is perfect.

Preparation Instructions

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Now we've gathered our ingredients, let's get to the good part, and I'll walk you through prepping this awesome bread! First, I preheat my oven to 200°C – that's 390°F – with the rack in the middle. Next, I grab my loaf pan and grease it with canola oil.

I like to line the base with paper, leaving a little overhang; it makes life easier later! For the topping, I mix demerara sugar and cinnamon. The cinnamon apple mix comes next – apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. I set it aside so the apple can "sweat". The best apple desserts use a similar technique to maximize flavor extraction.

For the batter, I whisk all the dry stuff and then, in another bowl, all the wet ingredients! Then, I gently mix the wet into the dry, followed by the apples and nuts. I scrape it all into the pan, and smooth the surface.

Lastly, I artfully, mostly, arrange apple slices on top and sprinkle it with cinnamon sugar – this is where you can get creative. Then, I bake it for 60 minutes, cover with foil, and bake for another 25 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.

Recipe Notes

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A few notes can help you customize this recipe! I've made this bread a bunch of times, and I've learned a few tricks along the way. I'm offering some ideas for you to try. I want you to make it your own!

Here are some key things to contemplate:

  1. Apple type: Granny Smith apples give the bread a slight tartness, but feel free to experiment.
  2. Spice it up! If you are missing a spice like ginger or allspice, don't let that stop you from making this recipe! Use more cinnamon!
  3. Mix-ins are your friend: You can use any kind of nut you want. Pecans or hazelnuts will work great! You can also add dried cranberries instead of nuts.

I hope these notes help you bake the perfect loaf!

Nutritional Information

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I always find it's good to know what's going into my food, and you probably do too. So, let's talk nutritional information for this amazing cinnamon apple bread!

Each slice—and we're assuming you're cutting it into 10 slices—comes in at around 394 calories, which is 20% of your daily intake. It's got 49 grams of carbs—that's about 16%—so it'll definitely give you some energy!

You're also looking at 6 grams of protein—12% of your daily needs—and 21 grams of fat. Don't freak out; some fat is good! Plus, there's fiber—3 grams, which is 13%. That'll help keep you full!

It's got 28 grams of sugar—31%—so it's a treat, after all; 84mg of calcium, and 2mg of iron too! Now you know exactly what you're indulging in!

Short Recipe Version

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Serving size: 12 slices

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in diced apples.
  6. Pour batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering with foil after 60 minutes to prevent burning.
  8. Let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):

  • Calories: 230
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Protein: 3g