Quick & Easy Apple Cinnamon Bread (Cozy Fall Favorite)

Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready to bake a loaf that fills your home with pure fall comfort?

There’s something deeply comforting about apple cinnamon bread, especially when it’s quick, easy, and made from scratch. This cozy loaf brings together two timeless ingredients — sweet apples and warm cinnamon — that have been used for generations to welcome cooler days and slower moments. 🍎🍂

In many traditional kitchens, apple bread was a way to use fresh apples at their peak, turning simple pantry staples into something nourishing and celebratory. This recipe honors that tradition while keeping things wonderfully simple. No fancy equipment, no complicated steps — just honest baking that rewards you with a soft crumb, tender apple pieces, and a gentle cinnamon swirl in every bite.

Perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or a light dessert, this bread feels like a warm hug. It’s the kind of recipe you make once and return to every fall, year after year. Whether you’re baking for loved ones or treating yourself, this loaf brings calm, warmth, and the familiar joy of homemade baking. Let’s get started and make your kitchen smell amazing. 💛👩‍🍳

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Apple Mixture:

• 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and finely chopped 🍎
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a bowl, toss the chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
6. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
8. Gently fold in the cinnamon-coated apples.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
10. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutritional Information

⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Baking Time: 55 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

⚡ Calories per serving: ~260
🍽️ Servings: 10 slices

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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️