Cinnamon Apple Bread (2024)

This moist cinnamon apple bread tastes amazing and is so easy to make! If you're looking for an amazing apple cinnamon loaf, this is it!

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This delicious cinnamon apple bread is perfect for fall! The fresh apples and applesauce give it a wonderfully moist texture, and the cinnamon adds a nice touch of spice while the sugar is just enough to make it slightly sweet and flavorful. This apple loaf is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Making your own quick bread is a delicious way to save money and get creative in the kitchen. This apple cinnamon bread loaf is one of our Autumn favorites – it’s packed with apple flavor and will have you picking crumbs off your plate. Plus, it’s so easy to make! I’ll show you how to do it step by step.

why you’ll love this amazing apple bread

• Just the “right” sweetness. This apple loaf is moist and well-balanced. It’s not so sweet that it will make your teeth hurt, or that you’ll feel like you can’t have a slice with a cup of coffee in the morning.
• The perfect quick bread for fall. This apple cinnamon loaf is the perfect quick bread to make in the fall. It’s packed with fresh apple flavor and has just the right amount of cinnamon spice.
• A great way to use up apples. If you have a bunch of apples that you need to use up, this is the perfect recipe! You can make several loaves and hand them out to family and friends. I promise you they won’t complain! The bread is also a great way to use up any leftover applesauce.
• So easy to make! This apple cinnamon loaf is so easy to make, even if you’ve never made quick bread before. I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step so that you can make this delicious apple loaf with ease.

Ingredients to make moist apple bread

• Apples: Two medium or one large apple are all you need to make this moist apple bread. You can use any type of apples you’d like, but I prefer Fuji. Granny Smith apples would be good, too, because they are tart and have a firm texture. Honeycrisp is also another option. They are firm but on the sweeter side. You can experiment with different types until you find your favorite!
• Applesauce: You’ll need about a cup of applesauce to make this apple cinnamon bread. If you don’t have any on hand, you can easily make your own. I like to use unsweetened applesauce so that I can control the amount of sugar in the recipe, but you can use sweetened applesauce if you’d like.
• Cinnamon: I always add cinnamon to my apple bread because it compliments the flavor of the apples so well. There is a heaping tablespoon here, which makes the bread pretty dark, so feel free to use less if you’d like.
• Sugar: You’ll need sugar to sweeten the apple bread. I like to use organic cane sugar, but you can use whatever type of sugar you’d like.
• Other dry ingredients: All-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt are all you need for the dry ingredients. I like to use unbleached all-purpose flour, but you can use whatever type of flour you have on hand.
• Wet ingredients: Eggs, oil, and vanilla extract round out the wet ingredients. I prefer to use olive oil or coconut oil in my baking, but you can use whatever type of oil you’d like.

How to make apple bread

Another great thing about this apple loaf recipe is that the process is not much different than making a cake or muffins. You mix your dry and wet ingredients separately and combine as you go! This one even “breaks” that rule a little by having you mix the sugar in with the wet!

Prepare Batter

1. In a large bowl, add sugar, applesauce, and oil.
2. Whisk until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
4. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the grated apple until it is evenly incorporated.
5. Add the dry ingredients.
6. Fold the flour mixture by hand until no streaks of flour remain.

Bake Bread

1. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
2. Bake until golden and well risen or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.

Tips for making moist apple bread

1. Opt for Ceylon cinnamon if possible. Cinnamon plays an integral part in this apple bread recipe, so if you can find Ceylon cinnamon, I highly recommend it. It has a sweeter flavor than Vietnamese cinnamon, which has a higher oil content and a more robust flavor.
2. Use the largest holes on your box grater to carefully grate the apple for this recipe. That’s because it adds texture to the bread and it also prevents and reduces the amount of moisture produced from the grating process.
3. Watch out for excess moisture. There will be a lot of moisture when you grate the apple; try to gather just the apple flesh when measuring the 1 cup needed for the recipe.
4. Use any apple variety you like! Almost anything works well here, but I like using Fuji apples for their lovely tartness.

popular substitutions & additions

• Make a cinnamon sugar topping: To make the topping, mix together 1 tablespoon sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon until combined.Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar all over the top of the bread.
• Make a quick glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup confectioners’ sugar with ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1-2 tablespoons of milk (I use almond) to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze all over the top of the bread after cooking.
• Mix up the spice: If you’re not a fan of cinnamon, you can leave it out or substitute it with another spice like nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.
• Add some texture: If you want a little extra texture to your bread, you can add in chopped nuts or dried fruit. When I add nuts, I like to add chopped walnuts or pecans, but feel free to use whatever type of nut you like best. Dried cranberries or raisins are also a good option.

what to serve/pair with your apple cinnamon loaf

• Homemade Butter
• Creams: cashew cream, whipped cream
• Nut Butters: almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, or hazelnut spread.
• Apple Butter

how to store & reheat apple loaf cake

This apple bread can be stored at room temperature, in a sealed container, or wrapped in foil, for up to four days. If you want to keep it longer, you can store it in the fridge.

To reheat, you can pop a slice in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or warm it up, crisp up a slice in the toaster or warm it in a 350-degree oven for about five minutes. If you’re reheating the whole loaf, I recommend warming it up in the oven since the microwave tends to dry things out.

how long will apple bread last in the fridge?

Apple bread will last in the fridge for up to one week, stored in a sealed container or wrapped in foil.

can i freeze apple bread?

Yes! This recipe freezes exceptionally well and is perfect for when company unexpectedly drops by, or you want to have something on hand for a quick snack.

To freeze, wrap the cooled bread tightly in two layers of cling film/plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe bag. Apple bread can be frozen for up to three months.

When you’re ready to eat it, thaw the bread overnight in the fridge, and then bring it to room temperature before serving.

Frequently asked questions

The apple cinnamon bread loaf is perfect for a quick snack or dessert. It can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge, or even frozen. The recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious loaf of bread. Serve it with a dollop of homemade butter or your favorite nut butter. Enjoy!

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