Apple Cinnamon Bread

Name: Apple Cinnamon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 3/4 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup brown or cane sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup neutral oil; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups peeled diced apple; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

A soft cinnamon-spiced loaf studded with diced apple and walnuts — the kind of bread that makes the kitchen smell like autumn got in.

DifficultyEasyTotal time75 minServes10

Overview

Prep15 min

Cook60 min

Total75 min

Servings10

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

8×4-inch loaf pan
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula

Method

Prep the oven and pan

Heat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan.

Whisk the dry ingredients

Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg together.

Whisk the wet ingredients

In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil, milk and vanilla.

Combine

Fold the dry mixture into the wet just until combined. Fold in apples and walnuts.

Bake

Transfer to the pan and bake 55–65 minutes.

Cool and slice

Cool completely before slicing.

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Tips

NoteCheck the loaf around 45 minutes; tent with foil if the top browns early.

NoteCool completely before slicing so the crumb sets — warm slices want to glisten and tear.

NoteWrap tightly and keep at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze slices individually.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

Room TemperatureWrap tightly and keep up to 3 days; freeze slices up to 3 months and toast to refresh.

Frequently asked

Can I make it without nuts?+

Yes — leave out the walnuts or swap in pepitas for a little crunch.

What apples work best?+

Firm baking apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith hold their shape instead of melting away.

Can I use whole wheat flour?+

Partially, yes — replace up to half the all-purpose flour; the loaf will be a little denser.

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Prep the oven and pan

Whisk the dry ingredients

Whisk the wet ingredients

Combine

Bake

Cool and slice

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