Description
This dense, moist apple cinnamon bread is a classic home-baked delight that pairs perfectly with a morning coffee or an afternoon snack. Featuring finely diced tart apples and a special blend of cinnamon and cloves, this recipe creates a beautiful, golden crumb. It is a one-pot mixing wonder that maintains its freshness and tender texture for days, making it an ideal staple for any kitchen.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cloves
2 apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
Beat the sugar and softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the finely chopped apples by hand until evenly distributed.
Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use firm, tart apple varieties like Granny Smith to prevent them from turning into mush during baking. You can substitute white sugar with brown sugar for a deeper, molasses-like flavor profile. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg