Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x5 loaf pan; line with parchment paper.
- 2Place 1 cup diced apples in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave with 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon until butter melts.
- 3In a measuring glass, combine milk and vinegar.
- 4Whisk together flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- 5In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- 6Add applesauce, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- 7Gradually add half the dry ingredients, then the milk mixture, and the remaining dry ingredients; gently fold in the remaining 1 cup of apples.
- 8Pour batter into the pan and top with the buttered cinnamon apples; swirl gently; sprinkle with raw sugar (optional).
- 9Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with moist crumbs.
- 10Cool for 45 minutes before slicing and serving warm
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples
- 0.75 cups milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten free baking flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, room temp (use a high butterfat butter or “European style” butter for the best flavor and texture)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0 Demerara or raw sugar, for topping (optional)
Equipment
9x5 Loaf PanMicrowave-safe bowlMeasuring glassMixing bowls (medium and large)Hand or stand mixer (with paddle attachment, optional)Wooden spoon (optional)Parchment paper
Tips
- Chop apples into tiny bite-size pieces.
- Measure flour gently, avoid scooping directly from the bag.
- Use high-quality butter for extra flavor and moisture.
- Mix dry ingredients only until combined.
- Use a light-colored aluminum loaf pan.
- If buttered apples solidify, microwave for 30 seconds to soften butter before adding to batter.
- Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions are possible.
- Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag; warm leftovers in the microwave for best texture
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