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The Best Apple Bread Recipe

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This Best Apple Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf bursting with chunks of fresh apples and a cinnamon-sugar swirl. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, it combines warm spices, tender apples, and a buttery bread base baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

For the Bread Batter

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick), softened to room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/4 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 small Fuji or Granny Smith apples), cut into 2-inch chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan generously with nonstick cooking spray, preferably one containing flour like Baker’s Joy, to prevent sticking.
  2. Make cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set this mixture aside; it will be layered throughout the bread.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat together 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup softened salted butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This step ensures a tender crumb in your bread.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully incorporated. This adds moisture and enhances flavor.
  5. Incorporate dry ingredients and milk: Gradually mix in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, alternating with 1/2 cup milk. Stir just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread tough.
  6. Layer batter and apples: Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface. Spread half of the chopped apples evenly over the batter, gently pressing the apples slightly into it. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples.
  7. Add remaining batter and apple layer: Pour the remaining batter over the apple and cinnamon sugar layer, smoothing the top. Then top with the remaining apples, again gently pressing them into the batter. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top.
  8. Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few cooked crumbs attached.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, remove from the pan, slice, and enjoy your delicious apple bread.

Notes

  • You can use Fuji, Granny Smith, or any firm apples for the best texture.
  • Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Use a toothpick test to check doneness as oven temperatures vary.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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