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Warm Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Bread

Warm Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Bread for Cozy Fall Mornings

Warm Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Bread is a delightful treat that fills your home with the comforting scents of fall and offers a tender, flavorful loaf perfect for any moment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for lift.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Infuses warm spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional but recommended.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Can substitute with more cinnamon.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use dairy-free option for vegan.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Swap for brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs work for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Imitation vanilla can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt or buttermilk.
  • 2 cups Finely Chopped Apples (preferably Granny Smith) Honeycrisp or Fuji will also work.
Optional Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts/Pecans Omit for nut-free version.
For Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado Sugar Granulated sugar can be used as substitute.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electronic mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk until mixed.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream, folding until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using).
  7. Pour batter into loaf pan, smoothing top. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the bread rest overnight before slicing. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.

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