Description
Homemade apple cinnamon swirl loaf delights bread enthusiasts with its warm spices and tender crumb. Sweet layers intertwine, promising comfort in each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a loaf pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugars until they transform into a light, airy consistency. Incorporate eggs individually, then gently blend in milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture. Gently incorporate diced apples throughout the batter.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon swirl by combining sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate small dish. Delicately layer and marble the cinnamon mixture into the batter using a spoon, creating beautiful swirled patterns.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the loaf to cool completely in the pan before carefully removing and slicing to serve.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance in your loaf.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and prevent sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Prevent over-mixing the batter to maintain a tender, soft crumb – mix just until ingredients are combined to avoid a tough loaf.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg