This is the best and most delicious moist cinnamon apple bread recipe ever! All you need to make this incredible apple cinnamon bread is 11 ingredients and 15 minutes of easy prep time.
In this blog post, I will answer questions like, "How do you keep bread moist?" and "What Kind Of Apples Should I Use?" I will also show your photos and a video in my easy to follow tutorial.
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!
Why This Cinnamon Apple Pie Bread 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.
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How To Make This Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe
FIRST STEP: 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.
SECOND STEP: Combine 2 tablespoon white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
THIRD STEP: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
FOURTH STEP: 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.
FIFTH STEP: Add eggs and vanilla and stir just until combined for about 1 minute.
SIXTH STEP: Add flour mixture and stir to combine. Don't overmix at any step.
SEVENTH STEP: Fold in chopped apples just until combined.
EIGHTH STEP: Transfer batter to the 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.
Baker's Tips
- 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.
Substitutions
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.
Can I Replace Apples In This Quick Bread Recipe?
Yes, you can actually substitute other fruit for the apples in this easy bread recipe. If you find that apples aren't in season or you simply forgot to grab them at the grocery store, you can still make this recipe.
You could replace the apples with peaches, pears, plums, blueberries, or raspberries. The base of this easy apple bread will go well with other flavors and fruits.
Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
How Do You Keep Bread Moist?
There are several tips you can follow to keep this apple cinnamon bread moist. First, after it has cooled completely, wrap it with plastic wrap or tin foil. Then place it in an airtight container. This will prevent air from getting to it and keep it fresh longer.
Never store homemade apple bread in the refrigerator. It will age faster and dry out the bread. Keep it in a dry place like a pantry or on the counter. Never store the bread near a dishwasher, oven, or stove because the heat or steam will cause it to dry out or become overly moist.
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
How Long Does This Cinnamon Apple Bread Recipe Last And How To Store It?
This cinnamon apple bread recipe 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 This Cinnamon Apple Pie Bread?
Yes, you can freeze this apple quickbread. A good rule of thumb is that if you can't eat it within 2 days of baking it, you should place it in the freezer. Always 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.
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Make sure to check out my other bread recipes
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
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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.
Aliyah
My grandma is an incredible baker, and when I made this today and my brother tried it he was blown away and called it "grandma good" lol. So, ya this recipe is amazing
Laura
Ridiculously yummy, thank you! I used Cortland apples we picked the same day- so good.
Sabine
Thank you so much! I’m happy that you like it!
Jesse-Gabriel
Das Rezept ist wie immer großartig, ich habe das Apfelmus heute gegen selbstgemachtes Kürbismus ausgetauscht und schmeckt so wunderbar. Ich habe Kabocha Kürbis - Mus verwendet so lecker.
Morgen mache ich es dann wider mit Apfelmus.
Viele Grüße,
Jesse-Gabriel
Ich liebe deine Rezepte und deine Fotografie!
Jamie Lee
Came out beautiful, I used a cake pan. Havent tried it yet, made for my daddy. I used granny Smith apples too.
I bet it's delicious!
Sabine
Thank you so much for your feedback! I hope your dad loved it as much as we do!
Sarah
Super delicious and easy to make!
Sabine
Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm happy that you like it!
Lin
Delicious is all that I have to say! I didn’t change anything and it came out perfect.
Sabine
I’m so happy that you like it, Lin! Thank you so much for the feedback!
Jan Small
Its in the oven and looking sooooooooooo good! One question though, was the brown sugar to be packed or not? I didnt pack it. Thanks
Sabine
No it is not packed. I hope you like it 🙂
Rachael in OC
Hiya!
I couldn't resist the recipe and baked it last night...however, I did swap GF flour (Bob's Redmill). The cake tested dry/done but when I cut into it today it looks dense rather than cakey. Certainly the GF flour could be the culprit (I took a big risk there) , but when I was reviewing the liquid to dry ingredients it does seem very 'wet' with 1 c applesauce, 2 c chopped apple, 1/2 oil, eggs, brown sugar (liquid when hot)...to 2 c flour. The flavor was great but texture was off. Is that recipe lineup right? Was your outcome wet/dense or cakey? I used honeycrisp fwiw
Sabine
Hi Rachael, I'm sorry that it turned out differently. Baking with GF flour is different than baking with regular flour. When baking with GF flour you need more liquid. A substitution of regular flour to GF flour 1:1 is not possible. However, I can't give any recommendations on how much flour would be right because I've never baked this recipe with GF flour. Honeycrisp is an excellent choice. My favorite. The texture with regular flour is soft and moist. Like banana bread. And yes the ingredients are correct. I checked it again.
Christine
The bread looks amazing and I can smell the cinnamon goodness here too. I have a question though, how do you keep apple slices on top of bread from sinking?
Sabine
Thank you so much! The batter is thick enough that the thin apple slices don't sink down.
Amanda
This bread is so SPECTACULAR, Sabine. I have been looking at grocery store bakeries for a nice fall bread/dessert to give to a neighbor as a get-well gift. If I knew I could create something as beautiful as this bread, I would try, but I fear it would be one big waste of money. I had no idea that there were over 7500 varieties of apples worldwide. In the U.S., I found that we usually use one of the following:
Red Delicious. Crunchy and Mildly Sweet.
Gala. Crisp and Very Sweet. .
Fuji. Crunchy and Super Sweet. ...
Granny Smith. Crunchy and Tart. ...
Honeycrisp. Crisp and Distinctly Sweet. ...
Cripps Pink. Crunchy and Sweet-Tart. ...
Golden Delicious. Crisp and Sweet.
Do you have any preferences in apples? Also, I am so excited you are coming to New York for a few days. If it is related to your up-coming move, I hope everything goes smoothly with all of the paperwork you must be filing. Finally, I know it is probably wrong, but there is a very nice fellow baking blogger, https://www.instagram.com/jillianhatsumi/, who just happened to return from a NYC trip. She has some great tags on her Instagram like Two Little Red Hens Bakehouse. From what you have on your itinerary, I am sure you already have more than enough to fill your plates. I hope you and Mario have an excellent flight and trip.
Sabine
This bread is not that hard to make. It is definitely worth to give it a try. My favorite apples are Golden and Red Delicious. These are great apples for almost everything. Thank you for the tip! I will check her Instagram and look if I add replace something from my list. I'm sure I will gain a ton in these few days. Hungry or not. I will eat it all (: Thank you so much, Amanda! Have a great day!