Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8 x 5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar and cinnamon and set aside.

Step 3

Whisk eggs and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Whisk in melted butter and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Stir in all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt just until combined. The batter will be very thick. Fold in chopped apples.

Step 6

Add half of the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle about three quarters of the brown sugar mixture on top of the batter.

Step 7

Spread the remaining batter carefully on top of the brown sugar mixture. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar mixture on top and use a knife or spoon to gently swirl it into the top layer.

Step 8

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until lightly golden on top and an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. (If bread is browning too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes.)

Step 9

Let bread cool completely before slicing and serving.