Name: Easy Apple Cinnamon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup softened butter; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla; 1/2 can apple pie filling; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Fall baking just got easier with this easy apple cinnamon bread recipe! Packed with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, this moist quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Your kitchen will fill with the irresistible aroma of apples and spices, making it a must-try for autumn. Whether you’re using canned apple pie filling or homemade, this simple recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time.

Why You’ll Love This Apple Cinnamon Bread

This apple cinnamon bread is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. It’s moist, tender, and bursting with fall flavors that the whole family will adore. The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and tart apples creates a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Plus, it’s an easy recipe that uses pantry staples, making it ideal for beginner bakers or busy weeknights.
Your home will smell like a cozy bakery while it bakes – one of the best parts of fall! Kids and adults alike will rush to the kitchen for a slice. Serve it warm with a cup of coffee or as an after-school treat.

Ingredients for Apple Bread

butter
brown sugar
sugar
egg
vanilla
apple pie filling
all purpose flour
baking powder
salt
cinnamon
nutmeg

You’re home smells amazing when you are baking this apple bread recipe! I think that’s one of my favorite parts of fall baking is the amazing way your home smells and the kids love coming home to the scent of apples and cinnamon.

What apples are best for breads?

I used a can of apple pie filling for this recipe. Apple pie filling is typically made with granny smith apples, and mine was. You want a firm and slightly tart apple for most baking recipes. Super sweet apples can not hold up to the baking process without turning into mush. The bit of tartness with a Granny apple compliments all the spices and sweetness that comes with this cinnamon apple bread. Other great options if you want to make your own would be using braeburn or honey crisp apples. They both are a little sweeter than a Granny Smith apple, but are still firm enough to bake with. You can find my homemade apple pie filling recipe here.

How to Make Apple Bread

Cream Butter and Sugars: I used a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to make my apple cinnamon bread recipe. You start by creaming your butter and sugars together.

Add Wet Ingredients: Then you’ll add your egg and mix that in well. Add the vanilla extract and the apple pie filling to the mixture.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate large mixing bowl you’ll combine your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Whisk the dry ingredients together before adding them to the mixer.

Combine: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixer and mix on slow until it’s combined evenly.

Bake: Pour the batter into a prepared pan and bake.

Easy Apple Cinnamon Bread

This Apple Cinnamon bread smells amazing while it bakes! It’s a great fall breakfast bread.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 10

Total Time 1 25

Serving Size 1 loaf

Ingredients

1/3 cup softened butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 can apple pie filling
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Cream your butter and sugars in a bowl with a mixer. Cream until smooth, 2-3 minutes.
Add your egg, mix until combined.
Add the vanilla and apple pie filling. Mix until combined.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture until combined.
Pour the bread batter into your sprayed 9 inch loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. You can check if it's done by inserting a toothpick into the center and see if it comes out with only a few crumbs on it.
I will run a butter knife around the edges after 30 minutes, then place on a cooling rack. Let it come to room temperature before slicing and enjoying this delicious bread!

Notes

You can store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

I finished my loaf off with a simple icing. In a small bowl just stir together 1/4 cup of confectioner sugar and 1 teaspoon of water. Just drizzle the icing on top of the bread, if you want. It’s so good without it too. The glaze just adds a little something more to the top. You could also sprinkle a cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the batter before baking if you want a crisp top to your bread.

Oh and it’s super easy too and so moist… it’s perfect for breakfast, snack, dessert or anytime!

I hope you and your family have a chance to enjoy this seasonal apple cinnamon bread during this fall season! The moment you slice into this bread and taste the flavor I think it will be a family favorite too.

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