If you’re craving a cozy, homemade treat, this Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread is the perfect choice! It’s soft, moist, and bursting with apple flavor, layered with a cinnamon sugar swirl for extra warmth. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea! 🍏✨
Ingredients
For the Bread:
✔ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
✔ 1 tsp baking powder
✔ ½ tsp baking soda
✔ ½ tsp salt
✔ ½ tsp cinnamon
✔ ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
✔ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✔ 2 large eggs
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔ ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
✔ 1 ½ cups apples (peeled & diced, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
✔ ¼ cup brown sugar
✔ 1 tbsp cinnamon
For the Glaze (Optional):
✔ ½ cup powdered sugar
✔ 1-2 tbsp milk
✔ ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mixing well.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in diced apples (do not overmix).
3. Create the Cinnamon Swirl
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar over it.
- Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
- Swirl lightly using a knife or skewer.
4. Bake & Cool
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
5. Optional Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing.
Serving Ideas
🍎 Serve warm with butter or cream cheese.
☕ Pair with coffee, tea, or warm apple cider.
🥄 Enjoy as a breakfast treat or dessert!
Pro Tips
✔ Best apples? Use Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness.
✔ Extra moist? Substitute ½ cup applesauce for half the butter.
✔ More crunch? Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
This Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread is easy to make and full of fall flavors! 🍎🍞 Try it today! ✨
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