Apple Cinnamon Bread

120 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x5 loaf pan; line with parchment paper.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x5 loaf pan; line with parchment paper.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x5 loaf pan; line with parchment paper.
  4. 4Place 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.
  5. 5Place 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.
  6. 6Place 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.
  7. 7In a measuring glass, combine milk and vinegar.
  8. 8In a measuring glass, combine milk and vinegar.
  9. 9In a measuring glass, combine milk and vinegar.
  10. 10Whisk together flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  11. 11Whisk together flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  12. 12Whisk together flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  13. 13In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  14. 14In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  15. 15In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  16. 16Add applesauce, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
  17. 17Add applesauce, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
  18. 18Add applesauce, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
  19. 19Gradually add half the dry ingredients, then the milk mixture, and the remaining dry ingredients; gently fold in the remaining 1 cup of apples.
  20. 20Gradually add half the dry ingredients, then the milk mixture, and the remaining dry ingredients; gently fold in the remaining 1 cup of apples.
  21. 21Gradually add half the dry ingredients, then the milk mixture, and the remaining dry ingredients; gently fold in the remaining 1 cup of apples.
  22. 22Pour batter into the pan and top with the buttered cinnamon apples; swirl gently; sprinkle with raw sugar (optional).
  23. 23Pour batter into the pan and top with the buttered cinnamon apples; swirl gently; sprinkle with raw sugar (optional).
  24. 24Pour batter into the pan and top with the buttered cinnamon apples; swirl gently; sprinkle with raw sugar (optional).
  25. 25Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with moist crumbs.
  26. 26Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with moist crumbs.
  27. 27Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with moist crumbs.
  28. 28Cool for 45 minutes before slicing and serving warm
  29. 29Cool for 45 minutes before slicing and serving warm
  30. 30Cool for 45 minutes before slicing and serving warm

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples
  • 2 cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples
  • 2 cups peeled and finely diced Honeycrisp apples
  • 0.75 cups milk
  • 0.75 cups milk
  • 0.75 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten free baking flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten free baking flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten free baking flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 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)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, room temp (use a high butterfat butter or “European style” butter for the best flavor and texture)
  • 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
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0 Demerara or raw sugar, for topping (optional)
  • 0 Demerara or raw sugar, for topping (optional)
  • 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