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Incredibly Moist Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread

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Bake this incredibly moist apple bread, packed with fresh apples and a rich cinnamon swirl. This quick bread recipe delivers comforting fall flavor and a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 cups peeled and finely chopped fresh apples (about 2 medium apples)
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • For the Optional Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the sour cream or yogurt until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped fresh apples.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the swirl ingredients: 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon flour.
  9. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the entire cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the top layer.
  10. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil after 40 minutes.
  11. Let the apple bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor contrast.
  • Shredding the apples instead of chopping them can increase the moistness level significantly.
  • This quick bread keeps well stored tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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