Apple Bread

4.98 from 173 votes

This apple cinnamon bread recipe yields 6 mini loaves, making it great for both indulging and gifting! It’s a foolproof, no-yeast quick bread that takes just a few minutes from mixer to oven and requires only staple ingredients. How is that for easy fall flavor?

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Julie Blanner

Ingredients

2 cups white granulated sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cups milk
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 cup apples diced and peeled
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Mix In

⅔ cup white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease loaf pans.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk to combine sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
2 cups white granulated sugar, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
In the fitted bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl and beater, beat eggs, milk and oil until just combined.
2 large eggs, 2 cups milk, ⅔ cup vegetable oil
Gradually add dry mixture to wet until just moist. Fold in diced apples and cinnamon.
1 cup apples, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Pour mixture into loaf pans, filling to the ⅔ mark to compensate for rise.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir to combine cinnamon and sugar. Spoon onto each loaf and gently swirl in with a knife.
⅔ cup white granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Notes

Do not overfill loaf pans. Fill just 2/3 full to compensate for the bread to rise.

Use the toothpick test. Bake time can vary based on the size, shape and material of your loaf pan, placement in the oven and oven itself. The best way to ensure accurate bake time is using the toothpick test. If a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, your bread is done. Remove from the oven and place loaf pan or loaf pans on a baking rack.

Substitutions

Milk - Whatever you have on hand, from skim to whole milk, even almond milk, to make it dairy-free.
Vegetable Oil - Canola oil or melted butter can be used in a pinch.

Alternative Baking Ideas

Large Loaves – Don’t want 6 miniature loaves? You can also make this apple bread recipe in 2 separate 1-pound loaf pans (or cut the recipe in half for just 1 loaf pan) and bake for 50-60 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test.
Mini Muffins – If you prefer to make them into muffins, just grease miniature muffin tins and fill each to 2/3 full. Bake 12 minutes (up to 17 minutes, depending on your oven).

Storage Tips

Store quick bread in a sealed plastic bag or covered in saran wrap at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Or, store in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5-6 days.

Freeze loaves or slices by wrapping them tightly in heavy aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Then place them in freezer bags (I like to do at least 2 to prevent freezer odors from seeping in), and freeze for up to 3 months.

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