Description
This Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread is a delightful homemade treat featuring a tender crumb infused with warm cinnamon and sweet diced Granny Smith apples. Perfectly spiced and naturally moist thanks to applesauce, this bread makes an excellent snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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
Add-ins
- 3 cups diced Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat the 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 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined. Then whisk in 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly to create a uniform batter.
- Fold in Apples: Use a rubber spatula to gently fold 3 cups of diced Granny Smith apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Fill Pans and Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Remove the pans from the oven and allow the loaves to cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, carefully remove the bread from the pans and let them cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For firmer apple chunks, use tart apples like Granny Smith as suggested.
- If you prefer sweeter bread, increase the granulated sugar by ¼ cup.
- Ensure the apples are evenly diced for consistent texture in each slice.
- To check doneness earlier, insert a toothpick at 85 minutes, but baking 90 minutes ensures thorough cooking at the lower oven temperature.
- This bread keeps well for 3 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of a loaf)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
