Description

This cozy loaf is packed with juicy apples, layered with cinnamon sugar, and finished with a sweet glaze. It’s an easy, rustic bake perfect for fall mornings or anytime you crave comfort food.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached preferred)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2/3 cup granulated sugar (can swap half for brown sugar)
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium; Granny Smith + Honeycrisp recommended)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for apple filling)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apple filling)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for apple filling)
1/3 cup brown sugar (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, toss peeled and chopped apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Set aside for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix 1/3 cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar swirl.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine melted butter, 2/3 cup sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the apple mixture and half the cinnamon sugar swirl over the batter. Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar.
Use a butter knife to gently swirl through the batter and apples for a marbled effect.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
Cool bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (about 1 hour).
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled bread.
Optional: Sprinkle reserved cinnamon sugar over the glaze for extra crunch.

Notes

For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples. If apples are very juicy, blot before layering. Batter too thick? Add a splash of milk. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 blend. For vegan, substitute plant-based butter, milk, and flax eggs. Glaze only when loaf is cool. Bread is freezer-friendly and flavors deepen overnight.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Category: Bread
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 loaf)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 17
Sodium: 180
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 34
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3

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