This is the best and most delicious moist cinnamon apple bread recipe ever! All you need to make this recipe is 11 ingredients and 15 minutes of easy prep time. Easy quick breads like this one or banana bread are perfect for breakfast and dessert.
If you are still in the mood for apples after you taste this yummy apple quick bread, try my caramel apple cake too. It's so good! You love the addition of apples in savory dishes? Check out my apple sausage stuffing.
Why This Recipe Works
- It's made with real apples as well as applesauce to keep it so moist and flavorful.
- Perfect quick bread recipe for fall.
- Beyond easy to make and it's a crowd-pleaser.
- This cinnamon apple pie bread makes a tasty breakfast or dessert.
- It only takes 15 minutes to prep this apple quick bread.
Photo tutorial
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, mix applesauce and brown sugar just until combined for about 1 minute. Turning mixer to low, slowly mix in oil to combine.
Add eggs and vanilla and stir just until combined for about 1 minute.
Add flour mixture and stir to combine. Don't overmix at any step.
Fold in chopped apples just until combined.
Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and top with cinnamon sugar and additional apple slices if desired. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Top tips for success
- Don't forget to add the cinnamon-sugar mixture to the top, that's what forms the crispy crust.
- Never overmix the apple cinnamon bread batter.
- Use high-quality baking ingredients for the best results.
- You can add extra apples on top as a garnish or leave them off depending on your preference.
Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
What Type Of Apples Should I Use?
You can actually use any apples that you have on hand, and it will turn out pretty amazing. I don't always use the same type of apple each time, because they all have great qualities that enhance the flavor. Some of my favorites to use are:
- Granny Smith
- Fuji
- Honeycrisp
- Gala
- Cortland
Can I Use Shredded Apples Instead Of Chopped?
Yes, if you prefer the texture of shredded apples, you can substitute them for chopped. The flavor is going to remain the same, but the texture will be much more smooth.
Storage
It will last 2 days after you bake it. Keep it wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep it moist and fresh. Always store it in an airtight container.
Can I Freeze it?
Yes. Make sure it's wrapped up tightly, and you store it in a freezer bag or another airtight container. Thaw on the counter before serving.
More quick bread recipes to try
Recipe
Super Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (240g)
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (255g)
- ⅞ cup brown sugar (175g)
- ½ cup mild flavored vegetable or canola oil (120ml)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 vanilla bean* (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
- 2 cups peeled chopped apples (240g - about 1 to 2 apples depending on size)
- OPTIONAL apple slices for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5 or 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper with an overhang on all sides to easily lift the bread out of the pan after baking. Set aside.
- Combine 2 tablespoon white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, mix applesauce and brown sugar just until combined for about 1 minute. Turning mixer to low, slowly mix in oil to combine. Add eggs and vanilla* and stir just until combined for about 1 minute. Add flour mixture and stir to combine. Don't overmix at any step.
- Fold in chopped apples just until combined. Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and top with cinnamon sugar mixture and additional apple slices if desired. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Don't forget to add the cinnamon-sugar mixture to the top, that's what forms the crispy crust.
- Never overmix the apple cinnamon bread batter.
- Use high-quality baking ingredients for the best results.
- You can add extra apples on top as a garnish or leave them off depending on your preference.
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Linda Chriswell
This Apple Bread is is great, it's moist and delicious and not overly sweet.
Ekaterina
Hi Sabine
Thank you very much for the recipe! I have just finished my afternoon tea with this cake and it came out delicious!
One slight challenge i have experienced, was that the edges of the bread, those that were inside the pan, came out a bit too brown and on the verge of having burned bitter flavour. How can I avoid it next time? It is the temperature?
Thank you!
Sabine
Hi Ekaterina, I have never experienced this problem. I think it could be the pan or the temperature was too hot. I use a non-stick loaf pan as shown in the pictures and bake as stated in the recipe. Hope that helps!