This amazing apple bread recipe is my favorite taste of fall. With the cozy warmth of sweet baked apples and cinnamon, it’s a fabulous variation of my famous sweet bread recipe.With a 4.98 rating, I know it’s a keeper!
This viral recipe requires no yeast. With just five minutes of hands-on time, I let the oven do the rest! My apple bread is incredibly moist, because the moisture from the apples bakes right into the loaf, creating a spongy texture. It’s swirled with delicious cinnamon and sugar for added fall flavor.
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My catering years taught me how to celebrate seasonal produce – not only for the best flavor, but for affordability, too. Right now, I’m taking advantage of the abundance of fall and incorporating apples into all my baking!
This cinnamon-infused apple bread recipe is fragrant, moist and delicious. Even better, it’s SO easy and made with just a few simple ingredients you already have on hand! It has a tender crumb and can be served for breakfast, snack or dessert. No judgement here.
5 STAR REVIEW
“The best recipe! I’ve had many ladies at my book club tell me that it’s “fall in a bread”! It’s so moist, with a nice crusty top. Definitely a favorite in my house!!”
★★★★★
— ASHLEY —
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Ingredients and Substitutions
- Sugar –Classic, granulated white sugar.
- Flour – All-purpose works well here, and I prefer bleached flour for a little finer texture.
- Baking Powder –All baked goods need a leavening agent.
- Salt – Adding a little salt to balance the sweet is essential for baking.
- Eggs – All of my recipes call for large eggs.
- Milk – Milk helps to retain moisture in this quick bread. You can use any type of milk- we generally have 2% in the fridge and it works well!
- Vegetable Oil – I prefer a basic vegetable oil for my quick breads so as not to alter the flavor.
- Cinnamon – Don’t skimp on ground cinnamon in this recipe.
- Diced Apple –Any apples will do, but Jonagold, Honey Crisp, Braeburn, and Pink Lady are all great for baking. You can grate the apples too, if you prefer!
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Test Kitchen Tips
- Best Apples for Baking – The softer ones won’t always hold up well for baking. Consider Jonathan, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Golden Delicious, Gala or Pink Lady.
- Don’t Over-Mix – This can create a more dense, heavy finish. Mix it just until combined.
- Don’t Overfill Your Loaf Pan– Fill 2/3 full to compensate for rise.
- Use the Toothpick Test– Insert a toothpick in the center. When it comes out clean, it’s done.
Baking Conversion Guide
Print this Measurement Conversion Chart for easy reference when halving or doubling a recipe.
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Variations
Drizzle a glaze or sauce over this apple bread recipe for even more decadence!
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Apple Bread Recipe
By Julie Blanner
This apple cinnamon bread recipe yields 6 mini loaves, making it great for both indulging and gifting! It’s a foolproof, no-yeast quick bread that takes just a few minutes from mixer to oven and requires only staple ingredients. How is that for easy fall flavor?
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 40 minutes mins
Total: 50 minutes mins
Servings: 24
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Ingredients
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk whole or whatever you have on hand
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup apple diced and peeled
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease loaf pans.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2 cups white granulated sugar, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
In the fitted bowl of a stand mixer, beat eggs, milk and oil until just combined.
2 large eggs, 2 cups milk, ⅔ cup vegetable oil
Gradually add dry mixture to wet until just moist. Add diced apple and cinnamon.
1 cup apple, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Pour mixture into loaf pans, filling to the ⅔ mark to compensate for rise.
Combine cinnamon and sugar topping.
⅔ cup white granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Spoon topping onto each loaf and swirl in with a knife.
Bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean.
Julie’s Tips
- Check Dates– Be sure to check the dates on your baking powder- a good rule of them is to replace every three months!
- Don’t Overfill Your Loaf Pan– Fill 2/3 full to compensate for rise.
- Use the Toothpick Test– Insert a toothpick in the center. When it comes out clean, it’s done.
Substitutions
- Milk – Whatever you have on hand from skim to whole milk, even almond milk to make it dairy free.
- Vegetable Oil – Canola oil or melted butter can be used in a pinch.
Variations
- Add a Glaze –Drizzle or cover in Basic Glaze, Cream Cheese Glaze or Apple Pie Glaze to turn this quick bread into the ultimate dessert! You can even drizzle it with a littleSalted Caramel Sauce.
- Add Nuts – Candied Nuts, walnuts or pecans are a delicious addition.
- Add a Topping – Simply combine cinnamon, brown sugar, flour and butter until crumbly and add just before baking.
- Lighten it up –Replace half the oil with unsweetened apple sauce and eliminate the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
Alternative Baking Ideas
- Large Loaves – Don’t want 6 miniature loaves? You can also make this apple bread recipe in 2 separate 1 pound loaf pans (or cut the recipe in half for just 1 loaf pan) and bake 50-60 minutes, or until it passes the toothpick test.
- Mini Muffins – If you prefer to make them into muffins, just grease miniature muffin tins and fill each to 2/3 full. Bake 12 minutes (up to 17 minutes depending on your oven).
Storage Tips
Store quick breadin a sealed plastic bag or covered in saran wrapat room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Or, store in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5-6 days.
Freeze loaves or slices by wrapping them tightly in heavy foil or plastic wrap. Then place them in freezer bags (I like to do at least 2 to prevent freezer odors from seeping in), and freeze for up to 3 months.
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Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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