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Moist Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread (Easy Baked Fritter Style)

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You deserve a truly moist apple bread loaf, swirled with cinnamon sugar and packed with fresh apples. This easy quick bread recipe delivers bakery-style results without any frying, making it perfect for breakfast or a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or whole milk
  • 2 cups fresh apples, peeled and finely diced (about 2 medium apples)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping/glaze)

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, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a moist texture.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced fresh apples.
  7. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon until combined.
  8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the entire cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter.
  9. For a simple topping, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar over the top of the batter.
  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 the loaf with foil after 40 minutes.
  11. Let the apple bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely. If you prefer a glaze, drizzle a simple powdered sugar glaze over the cooled loaf.

Notes

  • For the best results and a truly moist apple bread, use apples that hold their shape well when baked, like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
  • If you want a sweet glaze, whisk 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of milk or lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.
  • You can substitute buttermilk with regular milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice, letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/apple-bread-moist-cinnamon-swirl-recipe/

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