Apple Cinnamon Bread
Moist, tender quick bread swirled with cinnamon and packed with fresh apple chunks. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamondivided
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 medium Granny Smith applespeeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugarfor swirl
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, vanilla, and applesauce until smooth.
- 4
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- 5
Mix brown sugar with remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for swirl mixture.
- 6
Pour half the batter into prepared pan, sprinkle with half the cinnamon mixture, add remaining batter, then top with remaining cinnamon mixture. Swirl with a knife.
- 7
Bake 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
💡 Pro Tips
Don't overmix the batter to keep bread tender. Let bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
🔄 Variations
Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans. Try a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk.
🏠 Storage
Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.