Ingredients
- Cinnamon Apples:
- 2½ cups Granny Smith apples, chopped (2–3 apples)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Bread:
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare the cinnamon apples: In a small bowl, combine chopped apples, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Stir and let sit while preparing the batter.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in half of the cinnamon apples. If using walnuts, stir them in at this stage.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with remaining apples.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the apples.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before removing.
- Prepare the glaze: Mix powdered sugar with milk or cream until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
