Description
Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread: a moist, tender loaf loaded with apple chunks and a buttery cinnamon swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups peeled, chopped apples (about 1–2 apples)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in yogurt and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Fold in chopped apples.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon swirl ingredients together.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture on top.
- Add remaining batter, then top with remaining cinnamon mixture. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix until just combined to keep the loaf tender.
- Peeling the apples yields a softer texture, but you can leave peels on for more color.
- Store cooled bread wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified
Keywords: Apple cinnamon swirl bread, apple bread, cinnamon swirl loaf, fall bread, moist bread