Description
Warm Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Bread: Deliciously comforting bread filled with juicy apples, warm cinnamon, and cozy spices. Perfect for fall baking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare your oven and pan Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper with overhang on the sides for easy removal. This preparation step ensures your Warm Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Bread will release perfectly after baking.
- Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well blended. This even distribution of spices ensures every bite has that perfect warm flavor profile.
- Step 3: Cream the butter and sugars In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Don’t rush this step—proper creaming incorporates air that helps create a tender crumb.
- Step 4: Add the wet ingredients Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined. The mixture may look slightly curdled, but don’t worry—this is normal!
- Step 5: Combine wet and dry ingredients Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, mixing just until combined. Remember, overmixing is the enemy of tender quick bread.
- Step 6: Fold in the apples and nuts Gently fold in the diced apples and optional nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter. This ensures perfect apple distribution in every slice of your bread.
- Step 7: Prepare the topping In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons of sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon for the topping.
- Step 8: Transfer to pan and add topping Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with your spatula. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Step 9: Bake to perfection Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too quickly, tent with foil after about 40 minutes.
- Step 10: Cool properly Allow your Warm Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting period allows the bread to set up properly and develop its best texture.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (estimated)
- Calories: 260 calories per serving
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 11 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 37 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg