Glazed Apple Cinnamon Bread
Intro:
Glazed Apple Cinnamon Bread is a cozy, sweet treat that fills your kitchen with the warm aroma of cinnamon-spiced apples. This moist, tender loaf combines juicy apple chunks with a swirl of cinnamon sugar, topped with a luscious glaze for the perfect finishing touch. It’s ideal for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or as a dessert that feels like a warm hug on a crisp day.
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
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2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium)
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
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Mix in sour cream, then gradually add dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
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In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon swirl sugar and cinnamon.
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Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture, then repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon sugar. Swirl gently with a knife.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
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Slice and enjoy the soft, cinnamon-apple goodness with its sweet glaze topping.
I can also give you a caramel glaze version of this recipe if you want it extra indulgent.
