Easy Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl
Moist and tender apple bread with a delicious cinnamon swirl. This simple quick bread recipe uses diced apples and warm spices for the perfect fall treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup apples diced and peeled
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon Mix-In:
- ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Peel and dice apples into ¼-inch pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In separate bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add milk and vegetable oil, whisking until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir just until combined - don't overmix.
- Fold in diced apples and 1 tablespoon cinnamon gently.
- Mix remaining ⅔ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl.
- Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon mixture.
- Add remaining batter, then top with remaining cinnamon mix.
- Bake 55-65 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out with few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing, at least 1 hour.
Notes
Best apples for baking: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn
Don't overmix batter to avoid tough bread
Store wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 days at room temperature
Can be frozen for up to 3 months
For muffins: Bake at 375°F for 18-22 minutes in muffin cups
Don't overmix batter to avoid tough bread
Store wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 days at room temperature
Can be frozen for up to 3 months
For muffins: Bake at 375°F for 18-22 minutes in muffin cups
