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Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Apple Cinnamon Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Made with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, it combines the sweetness of brown and granulated sugars with tender walnuts for an added crunch. Baked to golden perfection, this comforting bread fills your kitchen with the aroma of fall spices and fresh fruit.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly and set it aside to get ready for the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. This ensures the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Liquids: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the milk and vanilla extract to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can make the bread tough.
  6. Fold in Apples and Walnuts: Carefully fold in the peeled and chopped apples along with the optional chopped walnuts to distribute them evenly without breaking the batter.
  7. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when done.
  9. Cool Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set. Then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to prevent crumbling.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can substitute half the milk with applesauce.
  • Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with pecans or almonds as per preference.
  • If you prefer a sweeter bread, sprinkle a cinnamon sugar topping before baking.
  • Store the bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and thaw at room temperature before serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/apple-cinnamon-bread-recipe/