Cinnamon Apple Bread
This delightful loaf combines the sweetness of apples with the warm spice of cinnamon, making it a perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large 2 large room temperature eggs Use room temperature eggs for better texture.
- 0.5 cups ½ cup oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon vanilla
Fruits and Nuts
- 1 cup 1 cup peeled and chopped apples Granny Smith apples recommended for a tart flavor.
- 1 cup 1 cup chopped walnuts Can substitute with pecans or almonds.
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon brown sugar Used for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan with oil or butter and coat with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla together. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. The batter will be very thick.
- Fold in the chopped apples and half of the chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, toss the remaining walnuts with brown sugar and sprinkle on top of the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and keep at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months. Consider adding raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity twist.