homemade apple bread

This cinnamon apple bread is very simple to make, makes your kitchen smell amazing and stores well. You will need two large apples to make it. We have provided lots of tips for the best apples for baking in our article above. A note on pan size: We use a 8 1/2-inch by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan; if you only have a 9-inch by 5-inch pan, start checking for doneness 5 to 10 minutes earlier.

Cinnamon Spiced Apple Bread

large baking apples, peeled (about 1 pound)

(25 grams) granulated sugar

(100 grams) brown sugar

fine sea salt

cinnamon

ginger

nutmeg

(189 grams) all-purpose flour

baking powder

baking soda

neutral oil like vegetable oil oil

eggs,

vanilla extract

almond extract, optional

As for converting to GF, it worked well. Still delicious!

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This cinnamon apple bread recipe is very simple to make, makes your kitchen smell amazing and stores well.

Easy Cinnamon Spiced Apple Bread

This Apple Bread is a moist, spiced quick bread loaded with tender chunks of peeled apples and a comforting blend of cinnamon and nutmeg. A luscious apple cider glaze drizzled over the top adds a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Apple Bread with Cider Glaze Recipe

all-purpose flour

sugar

light brown sugar, packed

salt

eggs, room temperature

apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium apples)

apple cider

salted butter

Preheat and Prepare Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, making sure to grease the parchment as well for easy removal.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Combine Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The batter will be thick and dense.

Fold in Apples

Gently fold the peeled and chopped apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.

Bake the Bread

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare Apple Cider Glaze

In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the cider reduces by half, concentrating its flavor and sweetness.

Finish the Glaze

Remove the reduced cider from heat and whisk in the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.

Glaze the Bread

Drizzle the warm apple cider glaze evenly over the cooled apple bread, allowing it to soak in and add a delicious finishing touch.

Upside Down Caramelized Apple Bread

lemon

(100 g) granulated sugar

apples

+ 1 tbsp (100 ml) buttermilk, room temperature

(60 g) sour cream, room temperature

tsp (6 ml) vanilla extract

(220 g) all-purpose flour,

tsp baking soda

tsp baking powder

tsp salt

(60 g) pecans, chopped

tbsp (99 g) unsalted butter

(100 g) packed dark brown sugar

tbsp (45 mL) heavy whipping cream, room temperature

maple syrup

flaky salt

vanilla bean paste

To begin, we first want to press our lemon zest into our sugars. In a small bowl, simply add both sugars and zest- press the zest into the sugars. This releases all of the oils from the zest into the sugars- this step will ultimately improve and maximize our apple flavor.

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper. Set to the side.

To brown the stick of butter, start by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat (reserve the additional tbsp for after browning). Using a wooden spoon, stir constantly as it foams, then watch for golden brown bits to form at the bottom and a nutty aroma to develop. Remove from heat immediately and pour the butter (and all the brown bits!) into a large heatproof bowl. Add the additional tbsp of butter while the butter is still warm- stir and let it cool completely.

In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg if using. Mix well and then set to the side.

Add the lemon zest sugars and avocado oil to the bowl with the cooled brown butter. Whisk everything well. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix again until everything is combined. Lastly, add the sour cream and mix until everything is homogenous.

Alternate adding the buttermilk and the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula gently fold until everything is just combined (there should be no dry ingredient streaks). Gently fold in the apples and pecans. Try not to overmix! Set the bowl to the side while we work on our sliced apples and maple caramel sauce.

In the prepared 9x5-inch pan, arrange the sliced apples evenly until the bottom is completely covered.. Set the pan to the side

For the maple caramel sauce, add the butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, maple syrup, and salt to a small saucepan (wait to add the vanilla later). Place over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until the butter melts and the brown sugar dissolves.

Once the mixture is smooth, bring it just to a gentle simmer (small bubbles around the edges and just a few in the center). Let it simmer for 30–60 seconds- please do not boil vigorously as that will thicken the caramel too much.

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract. Then, while the mixture is still hot, pour about three quarters of the mixture over the apples (we will reserve the last quarter of the sauce for after the bake). Add the apple bread mixture immediately and smooth out the top of the loaf. Place the loaf pan onto a large baking/cookie sheet (**Note: the maple caramel sauce may ooze over during the bake- thats okay! This large baking sheet will catch all the drippings so they don&#39;t spill into your oven.)

Bake for 55 - 65 minutes. Note: As the loaf bakes, you will likely see the caramel sauce bubble and overflow onto the baking sheet- this. is completely normal and okay. Please also note, ovens do vary- so best rule of thumb is when an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few wet crumbs. If you find that your loaf is browning at about the 40 - 45 min mark, loosely cover the loaf with foil for the remainder of the bake.Its also helpful to check the temperature in the middle of the loaf- it should register 205–208°F (96–98°C) - then you know its done!

Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes. Then run a sharp knife along the edge of the pan to help loosen the bread (this will help the bread slip right out once inverted).  Place a large sheet of parchment paper over the top of the loaf, followed by a cutting board or serving platter. Carefully but swiftly invert the pan in one smooth motion. Let it rest upside down for about 1 minute to allow the maple caramel to settle over the apples, then gently lift the pan away. If any apple slices stick to the pan, simply use a spatula to transfer them back onto the loaf—they&#39;ll attach easily thanks to the warm caramel. Top with more caramel sauce if desired. Slice and enjoy with butter (optional) and flaky sea salt!

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