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Apple Cinnamon Loaf Recipe

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This classic Apple Bread recipe is a moist and flavorful quick bread combining diced apples and warm cinnamon spices. Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. The bread features a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl topping that adds a delightful texture and aroma once baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup apples, diced and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups sugar, 4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or the fitted bowl of a stand mixer, beat 2 large eggs, 2 cups milk, and ⅔ cup vegetable oil just until combined to create the wet mixture.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet, stirring gently until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in Apples and Cinnamon: Gently fold in the 1 cup diced and peeled apples along with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon into the batter until evenly distributed.
  6. Fill Loaf Pans: Pour the batter evenly into the greased loaf pans, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  7. Add Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix ⅔ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over each loaf and gently swirl it in using a knife for a marbled cinnamon effect.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

  • For best results, use crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith for balance in sweetness and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
  • If you want a stronger cinnamon flavor, feel free to increase the cinnamon amount in the batter or topping.
  • Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for richer flavor.
  • If you prefer, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.

Keywords: apple bread, cinnamon bread, quick bread, baked apple bread, sweet bread, fall recipe

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