This cinnamon apple bread is easy to make, loaded with cinnamon, and chock full of fresh apples that have been tossed in brown sugar! Top it off with a sweet glaze for a real treat, or just enjoy it plain! It is perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee!
Easy Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe
Picture this: a warm, comforting slice of bread oozing with sweet cinnamon and dotted with juicy chunks of apple! It's like taking a bite out of autumn, even if it's the middle of summer!
You can add a drizzle of vanilla glaze to make it the ultimate dessert, or leave the glaze off for a fun breakfast snack! Trust me, this bread is the ultimate treat for lazy Sunday mornings, impromptu tea parties, or whenever you need a little slice of comfort in your life.
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🥘 Cinnamon Apple Bread Ingredients
In addition to apples, you'll only need some common household ingredients for this sweet bread! I always have these items on hand, so I can make this cinnamon apple bread whenever I like!
Cinnamon Apples
- Apple - 1 large apple, peeled and diced.
- Brown Sugar - ½ cup of light brown sugar, packed.
- Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Cinnamon Apple Bread Batter
- Eggs - 2 large, room temperature eggs.
- Milk - 2 cups of milk at room temperature.
- Butter - ⅔ cup of butter, melted.
- Sugar - 2 cups of sugar.
- Baking Powder - 2 tablespoons of baking powder.
- Salt - 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Cinnamon - 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
- Nutmeg - ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- Flour - 4 cups of all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled.
Vanilla Glaze (Optional)
- Butter - 6 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Confectioners' Sugar - 3 cups of powdered sugar.
- Vanilla - 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Heavy Cream - 3 tablespoons of heavy cream.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Cinnamon Apple Bread
This quick bread is super simple to prepare, as there is no kneading or waiting for the dough to rise! All you will need is some loaf pans, a couple of mixing bowls, a whisk, and your measuring spoons and cups.
This recipe will yield 2 standard-sized loaves or 6 mini loaves, so you can freeze one for later or share them with friends!
Prepare the Cinnamon Apple Bread Batter
- Preheat. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your loaf pans.
- Mix the cinnamon apples. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the 1 large apple, ½ cup of light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Whisk. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 cups of milk, and ⅔ cup of melted butter until well combined. Then, mix in 2 cups of sugar, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add flour. Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour and mix only until just combined. Don't over-mix the batter.
Layer With Cinnamon Apples & Bake
- Layer. Pour half of the batter mixture into the prepared loaf pans. Then, top it with the apple mixture, followed by the second half of the batter. Use a knife to swirl the batter down the center of the loaf pan.
- Bake. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack. Let the bread cool completely before adding the glaze (if using).
Prepare the Vanilla Glaze & Drizzle
- Mix. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients (6 tablespoons of melted butter, 3 cups of confectioners sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream) until smooth.
- Drizzle. Once the apple cinnamon bread is completely cool, pour the glaze over the top. Let the glaze set for a few minutes, and then slice and serve.
Pair your bread with a schmear of butter, jelly, or cream cheese alongside a warm cup of tea or coffee! You could also drizzle it with some honey or maple syrup and add a dollop of whipped cream for an extra sweet treat! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Heat the milk in the microwave for 30 seconds to take the chill off. Eggs can be warmed by placing them in a cup of room-temperature water.
- This recipe will yield 2 standard-sized loaves or 6 mini loaves. If using mini loaf pans, bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Candied nuts, chopped walnuts, or chopped pecans would make a tasty addition!
- Choose a firm apple variety that can hold up to the heat of the oven, such as Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Jonagold, or Braeburn. Take a look at my post on the best apples for baking and cooking to learn more.
🥡 Storing
Keep your bread stored in a sealed container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing Cinnamon Apple Bread
Freeze your bread either as slices or as whole loaves (without the glaze). Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Not all apples bake the same, so you'll want to use a variety that can withstand the heat of the oven without becoming overly mushy. Some great options are Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Jonagold, and Pink Lady. Take a look at my post that talks all about the best apples for baking if you need some more options.
Yes! This bread freezes incredibly well. Since it makes 2 loaves, I always enjoy one right away and freeze the second one for later. Allow it to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and place it in a zip-top freezer bag. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Sure! You can use this batter to make muffins. However, you'll want to adjust the baking time as they will cook faster than a loaf of bread. I would start checking the muffins for doneness around 15 minutes.
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Cinnamon Apple Bread
Ingredients
Cinnamon Apples
- 1 large apple (peeled and diced)
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Apple Bread Batter
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 cups milk (at room temperature)
- ⅔ cup butter (melted)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
Vanilla Glaze (optional)
- 6 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon heavy cream
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
Prepare the Cinnamon Apple Bread Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your loaf pans.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the 1 large apple, ½ cup light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 cups milk, and ⅔ cup butter until well combined. Then, mix in 2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add 4 cups all-purpose flour and mix only until just combined. Don't over-mix the batter.
Layer With Cinnamon Apples & Bake
- Pour half of the batter mixture into the prepared loaf pans. Then, top it with the apple mixture, followed by the second half of the batter. Use a knife to swirl the batter down the center of the loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack. Let the bread cool completely before adding the glaze (if using).
Prepare the Vanilla Glaze & Drizzle
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients (6 tablespoon butter, 3 cups confectioners sugar, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoon heavy cream) until smooth.
- Once the apple cinnamon bread is completely cool, pour the glaze over top. Let the glaze set for a few minutes and then slice and serve.
Notes
- Heat the milk in the microwave for 30 seconds to take the chill off. Eggs can be warmed by placing them in a cup of room-temperature water.
- This recipe will yield 2 standard-sized loaves or 6 mini loaves. If using mini loaf pans, bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Candied nuts, chopped walnuts, or chopped pecans would make a tasty addition!
- Choose a firm apple variety that can hold up to the heat of the oven, such as Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Jonagold, or Braeburn.
- To store: Keep your bread stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To freeze: Freeze your bread either as slices or as whole loaves (without the glaze). Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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