Description
This Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread is a delightful homemade quick bread packed with tender chunks of Granny Smith apples and a warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, this bread is naturally sweetened with applesauce and a blend of sugars, providing a moist and flavorful treat that stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Fruit
- 3 cups diced Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease two 9×5-inch bread loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add sugars: Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine dry ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly mixed into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in apples: Gently fold in the diced Granny Smith apples with a rubber spatula, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Divide batter and bake: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the two prepared loaf pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread: Remove the pans from the oven and let the loaves cool for 10 to 15 minutes on a wire rack before removing them from the pans. Cool completely on the wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart and firm texture that holds well during baking.
- Ensure apples are peeled and cored to avoid bitterness and tough bites.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Storing the bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container helps maintain moisture for several days.
- You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar for a slightly different flavor and a healthier alternative.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves along with the cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 16 slices per 2 loaves)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
