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A cozy quick bread featuring tender buttery crumbs with cinnamon-coated apples, brown sugar swirls, a light cinnamon glaze, and a crisp cinnamon sugar topping. Moist, cake-like texture perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large loaf (about 10 servings) 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (small to medium dice)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt (sea salt or kosher)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (or salted butter with reduced added salt)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for apple mixture and topping)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for apple mixture and topping)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup whole milk or 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar (for cinnamon glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and grease and flour an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Peel and chop apples into small to medium pieces.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  6. Add half the flour mixture then half the milk, mixing just until combined; repeat with remaining flour and milk.
  7. In a separate bowl, toss chopped apples with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
  8. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the topping.
  9. Pour half the batter into prepared pan; top with half the apple mixture and gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
  10. Add remaining batter; top with remaining apple mixture and swirl again.
  11. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over the top of the loaf.
  12. Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with few moist crumbs.
  13. Let bread sit in pan for 15–20 minutes to firm up before removing.
  14. While bread cools, whisk glaze ingredients (confectioner’s sugar with a bit of cinnamon and milk) until smooth.
  15. Remove loaf from pan, place on wire rack, and drizzle glaze over the top.
  16. Allow bread to cool completely for glaze to set before slicing.

Notes

Use any apple variety such as Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Jonagold, or Pink Lady., Gluten-free or vegan adaptations are not provided., Store covered at room temperature for 2-3 days, refrigerated up to 6 days, or freeze tightly wrapped for 1–2 months., Use a parchment paper sling in the loaf pan for easy removal without damage., Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense crumb., Bread is similar to Dutch apple bread with a cinnamon sugar topping mimicking streusel texture., Reheat slices at 300°F for a few minutes for a warm serving.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Quick Bread

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: Approximately 210 calories per serving
  • Fat: 7g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 35g per serving
  • Protein: 3g per serving