Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8 x 5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until well combined. Whisk in the melted butter and vanilla extract.1/2 cup granulated white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined; the batter will be very thick. Gently fold in the chopped apples.2 cups chopped apples, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Transfer half of the apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle about 3/4 of the cinnamon-sugar swirl mixture over the batter.
- Top with the remaining batter. Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Use a butter knife or spatula to gently swirl the mixture through the top layer of batter.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. The bread is done when the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the bread browns too quickly, tent it with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
Always spoon and level your flour rather than scooping it directly with a measuring cup to avoid a dense loaf. Use parchment paper with an extra inch hanging over the sides to create a sling for easy lifting.
