This Easy Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe is perfect for fall! Made with simple ingredients, homemade apple bread is delicious & quick to make!
This easy Cinnamon Apple Bread is the perfect fall treat. It's loaded with sweet apples, fall spices, and is SO delicious!
If you are feeling the fall vibe, you could also make some of these Banana Bread Cookies, Apple Pie Bars, or Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies as well!
Why you'll love this recipe:
- Perfect treat - Enjoy a slice with a warm cup of coffee or tea!
- That fall smell - You know the one! Baking this bread will fill your house with a lovely smell of fall
- A gift to share - Make a loaf, or 2, wrap them up nice and gift them to your neighbors, family, or coworkers.
- Quick & Easy - Doesn't take but a couple of minutes to whip up this apple quick bread and pop in the oven. Worth it!
Ingredients
- eggs
- white sugar
- unsalted butter
- milk
cinnamon - vanilla extract
- baking soda
- all purpose flour
- diced apples
substitutions
- Apples: The best part of this bread is that you don’t have to use any specific type of apple. Use up whatever you have on hand.
- Gluten Free: This bread is easily turned gluten-free by swapping out the flour for all-purpose gluten-free baking flour.
- Eggs: For each egg, you can substitute using a variety of different ingredients: ¼ cup apple sauce, ½ a medium banana, or 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water
- Whole milk: While whole milk is recommended, any variation of milk will work. Nut milk, soy milk, dairy-free, or lactose-free kinds of milk.
- White sugar: Coconut sugar or even brown sugar will both work as a substitute. If not using sugar a monk fruit sweetener blend tastes just like regular white granulated sugar.
- Vanilla extract: A great substitute for vanilla extract is pure maple syrup. They even make an apple pie extract!
- Add an apple icing - If you want to add a little extra to this recipe, you can make an apple icing! Simply use 2 tablespoons of apple juice with 1 cup of powdered sugar. Mix together well, then pour over the top of the loaf. Let it sit for a few minutes to dry before serving.
How to make Apple Bread
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the eggs, sugar, and butter.
- Add in the milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and baking soda.
- Add the flour to the wet ingredients, and mix well.
- Gently fold in the apple pieces.
- Pour the ingredients into the greased loaf pan, spreading evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until fully cooked in the center when a toothpick inserted. Cool completely before slicing.
Storage
Storing: You can store this quick bread for up to 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Storing bread in the fridge is another option, but not necessary. It will last longer than the 4 days in the fridge.
Reheating: When reheating from the fridge, slice the portion you desire and place it in the microwave for a few seconds. When reheating from the freezer, let it thaw before following the latter steps.
Can you freeze cinnamon apple bread?
You can freeze this bread recipe. Allow the loaf to cool completely, wrap in foil or plastic wrap then place it in a freezer Ziploc bag.
Freeze for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature for 3-4 hours when you're ready to eat.
Liz's Tips for the Best Apple Bread:
- Don't Overmix!: For the best texture, mix the batter until just combined. Overmixing will lead to dense apple bread.
- Grease The Pan Well: To prevent your bread from sticking, grease your bread pan with butter or cooking spray very well before pouring in the batter.
- Add Nuts or Raisins: Consider including chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) or raisins in your apple bread for added texture and flavor!
Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe FAQs
I would highly suggest peeling the apples before placing them in the batter. During baking the fruit can separate from the apple skin and alter the soft texture we're looking for in this bread.
When it comes to the best apples for baking bread, it comes down to two things; region and personal taste. Apples come in so many wonderful varieties and flavors. Some areas might have an easier time getting a hold of Granny Smith Apples while others might only have Pink Lady Apples. It really just comes down to which apple is your favorite and what you have readily available. However, Granny Smith are said to be one of the best for baking because of their bold, tart flavor.
Like with many batters, overmixing can cause your baked good to become dense. The same goes for this homemade quick bread recipe, mix gently and just until combined to ensure a moist loaf.
More Fall Dessert Recipes:
- Moist Pumpkin Bread
- Apple Cobbler
- Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
- Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe
- Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Apple Quick Bread
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups peeled, diced apples about 2 apples
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the eggs, sugar, and butter.
- Add in the milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Add the flour to the wet ingredients, mix well
- Gently fold in the apple pieces
- Pour the ingredients into the greased loaf pan, spreading evenly in the pan.
- Bake for an 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the bread.
Michelle Linsley
Can you use salted butter instead. I only have salted butter.
Liz @ Tasty Treats & Eats
Yes, you can
Sarah
I had some apples that needed to be used so made this bread this morning. It's easy to put together and tastes great. I love the fact that it's not super sweet. Thank you for another great recipe!!
Michele Lomax
This sounds great. Can you bake it in a square or rectangle baking dish?
Liz @ Tasty Treats & Eats
I haven't tried that and wouldn't recommend it. it's meant to be baked in a loaf