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Moist Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread

A close-up of a golden brown Apple Cinnamon Bread loaf, showing the moist crumb and visible chunks of apple and walnuts.
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Bake a simple, moist loaf of bread packed with fresh apples and warm cinnamon flavor. This quick bread recipe is easy for any skill level.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples and any optional nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • To make a cinnamon swirl, mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle half over the batter before baking, swirl gently with a knife, then sprinkle the rest on top.
  • If you prefer a glaze, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
  • Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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