Description
This Cinnamon Apple Bread features tender pieces of fresh apple, a sweet brown sugar and cinnamon swirl, and a simple cinnamon glaze. It is a cozy homemade loaf perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1–1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and chopped into small pieces)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing gently until a consistent batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
- In a separate bowl, combine the packed light brown sugar and 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon for the filling.
- In another bowl, combine the chopped apple with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Transfer the batter to a prepared loaf pan. Distribute the apple mixture and cinnamon-sugar filling according to the original recipe’s layering method, spreading them as evenly as possible.
- Bake using the temperature and baking time specified in the original recipe. These details were not supplied, so confirm them before baking. Check that the center is cooked through before removing the loaf.
- Allow the bread to cool sufficiently before glazing.
- Combine the confectioners’ sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl. Stir until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Let the glaze settle before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chop the apple into small, evenly sized pieces for better distribution throughout the loaf.
- Allow the bread to cool before adding the glaze so it does not melt immediately into the surface.
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container. For longer storage, wrap securely and freeze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of the loaf)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 180 mg per slice
- Fat: 13 g per slice
- Saturated Fat: 8 g per slice
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g per slice
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g per slice
- Carbohydrates: 47 g per slice
- Fiber: 1 g per slice
- Protein: 4 g per slice
- Cholesterol: 70 mg per slice
Keywords: Cinnamon Apple Bread, apple cinnamon bread, cinnamon swirl bread, homemade apple bread, apple quick bread, brown sugar cinnamon bread