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A cozy, seasonal quick bread featuring sweet apples and a cinnamon sugar swirl with a light, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Cream the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time until incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. With the mixer on low, add one-third of the flour mixture and mix until just combined, pour in half the milk and mix, repeat with the next third of flour, the remaining milk, then the last of the flour, stopping as soon as blended.
  6. Peel and chop the apple, then toss it with the brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  7. Spread half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half the apple mixture evenly over it, repeat with remaining batter and apples, and gently swirl with a knife to marble.
  8. Mix the cinnamon sugar topping (1 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp cinnamon) and sprinkle it evenly over the loaf.
  9. Bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a 9×5 heavy-gauge steel loaf pan with non-stick coating for easy release; baking times may vary with different pans., Lining the loaf pan with parchment paper makes removal and cleanup easier., Apples suggested include Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, Braeburn, Jonagold, and Honeycrisp., Serving suggestions: with butter, cream cheese, or homemade whipped cream; pairs nicely with coffee or tea for breakfast or snack., Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for texture., Optional spice additions: a pinch of ground cloves or ginger., Glaze ideas: powdered sugar glaze made with apple juice or water, or maple drizzle., Healthier swaps: replace half the butter with unsweetened applesauce; reduce brown sugar in apple mixture; omit cinnamon sugar topping for less sugar., Vegan version: replace eggs with flax eggs, use plant-based milk and vegan butter.

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