Best Cinnamon Apple Bread for Cozy Mornings

Cinnamon Apple Bread is the ultimate cozy breakfast for fall mornings. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it moist and full of apple flavor. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Brown Sugar Pineapple Chicken and Creamy Garlic Shrimp.

What You'll Need for Best Cinnamon Apple Bread for Cozy Mornings

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and grated apples (about 2 medium apples)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• ground cinnamon
• ground nutmeg
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract
• Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
• Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling

How to Make Best Cinnamon Apple Bread for Cozy Mornings

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in grated apples and sour cream.
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storing & Reheating Best Cinnamon Apple Bread for Cozy Mornings

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Best Cinnamon Apple Bread for Cozy Mornings

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat slices in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat slices in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a extra moist bread, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the apples with pears for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved to make a smaller loaf or doubled to make two loaves.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil after 30 minutes of baking.

Best Cinnamon Apple Bread for Cozy Mornings

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

50-60 mins

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Total

1 hr 5 mins

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and grated apples (about 2 medium apples)
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Seasonings

• ground cinnamon
• ground nutmeg
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

• powdered sugar for dusting
• caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in grated apples and sour cream.
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a extra moist bread, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the apples with pears for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved to make a smaller loaf or doubled to make two loaves.
• Troubleshooting: If your bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil after 30 minutes of baking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat slices in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
• Make ahead: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 260
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 20g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Cinnamon Apple Bread for Cozy Mornings and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!