Cinnamon Apple Bread
Sweet, spiced, and irresistibly moist—this Cinnamon Apple Bread is the ultimate cozy bake.
With chunks of fresh apple and swirls of warm cinnamon sugar, every slice is packed with flavor and comfort.
Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting, it’s a simple loaf that brings big autumn vibes in the most delicious way.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apples:
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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How To Make Cinnamon Apple Bread
- Prep your pan and oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Prepare the apples: Peel and dice the apples into small ½-inch pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the 1 cup sugar, oil (or melted butter), eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix – a few lumps are fine.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold the cinnamon-sugar apples into the batter.
- Pour and top: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips to Make This the Best Apple Bread Ever
- Don’t overmix the batter – this keeps the bread tender
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing
- Test for doneness with a toothpick – it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs
- Let it cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months
Ideas to Customize
- Add nuts: Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Extra spice: Add ¼ teaspoon nutmeg or allspice
- Glaze: Drizzle with simple powdered sugar glaze when cooled
- Brown butter: Brown the butter before adding for deeper flavor
This bread is moist, packed with apple pieces, and has just the right amount of cinnamon warmth. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or dessert!
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Cinnamon Apple Bread
Moist, tender, and bursting with warm cinnamon spice, this Cinnamon Apple Bread is a cozy quick bread loaded with chunks of fresh apples in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting during apple season, it’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with the best autumn aromas.
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) 1x
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apples:
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep your pan and oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Prepare the apples: Peel and dice the apples into small ½-inch pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the 1 cup sugar, oil (or melted butter), eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix – a few lumps are fine.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold the cinnamon-sugar apples into the batter.
- Pour and top: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter – this keeps the bread tender
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing
- Test for doneness with a toothpick – it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs
- Let it cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months
Ideas to Customize
- Add nuts: Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Extra spice: Add ¼ teaspoon nutmeg or allspice
- Glaze: Drizzle with simple powdered sugar glaze when cooled
- Brown butter: Brown the butter before adding for deeper flavor
This bread is moist, packed with apple pieces, and has just the right amount of cinnamon warmth. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
