Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl
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4.9
Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl
Description
This bread begins by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon to create the swirl topping. The batter is made by beating eggs and granulated sugar until creamy, then gradually adding melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Dry ingredients—flour, salt, and baking powder—are folded in until smooth. Finely diced peeled and cored tart apples, such as Granny Smith, are gently incorporated to distribute throughout the batter without settling.
Two-thirds of the batter is spread into a prepared loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Part of the cinnamon-sugar mixture is sprinkled over this layer. The remaining batter is spooned over, followed by the rest of the cinnamon-sugar added to the top. The loaf is baked at 350°F until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
The finished bread has a tender crumb accented by cinnamon's warm spice swirling around sweet-tart apple chunks. The brown sugar cinnamon swirl adds moist pockets of sweetness contrasting with the soft fruit. This bread can be sliced and served as a comforting breakfast treat or paired with coffee or tea for an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 egg large
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter unsalted; melted and slightly cooled; 1 stick
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup peeled cored, and finely diced tart baking apples, from 1 apple (preferably Granny Smith)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray an 8½ x 4½-inch (22 x 11-cm) loaf pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Line the long side of the pan with a parchment paper “sling” and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray again.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or beaters, beat the eggs and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the melted butter followed by the milk and vanilla, and mix just until evenly combined.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the batter and mix on low speed until evenly combined.
- Add the apples to the batter and fold with a rubber spatula until evenly incorporated.
- Spoon about ⅔ of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle about ⅔ of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture on top of the batter. Spoon the remaining batter over top, followed by the remaining brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Using a butter knife, swirl the layers by making a zig-zag motion through the batter once in each direction (don't overdo it!).
- Bake for about 50 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool on a rack for about 30 minutes, then use the parchment sling to lift the bread out of the pan and onto the rack. Let cool completely before slicing, a few hours or overnight. Store loosely covered with aluminum foil on the countertop for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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