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Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread Recipe – Moist, Easy Fall Favorite

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Savor the warm flavors of fall with this delicious Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread recipe. This moist and tender loaf is packed with fresh apples and swirls of cinnamon sugar, making it the perfect treat for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. Simple to make with no yeast required and incredibly satisfying, this bread is sure to become a family favorite that fills your kitchen with delightful aromas.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced apples (peeled, about 1 large apple)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for crunch)
  • For Cinnamon Swirl:
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream Wet Ingredients: Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy (2 minutes by hand). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Combine Batter: Stir dry mix into wet until just combined. Fold in diced apples and nuts gently. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Prepare Swirl: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Layer and Swirl: Spread half the batter in pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon mix. Add remaining batter, then top with rest of cinnamon. Use a knife to swirl gently (3-4 strokes).
  7. Bake: Bake 50-60 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to rack.

Notes

Pro Tips:

  • Choose firm baking apples like Granny Smith for tart balance or Honeycrisp for sweetness. Dice into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Pat diced apples dry to prevent excess moisture.
  • Don’t over-swirl or layers blend; gentle knife motion creates beautiful ribbons.
  • Storage: Wrap tightly; lasts 3-4 days at room temp, 1 week refrigerated, 3 months frozen.
  • Variations: Gluten-free (1:1 flour blend), vegan (plant butter + flax eggs).

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