Description
This moist and flavorful Classic Maple Cinnamon Apple Bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. The warm spices and sweet maple complement the tender apple pieces beautifully.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1.5 cups)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in maple syrup, sour cream, and vanilla.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until combined (do not overmix).
6. Fold in diced apples.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake 50–60 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
9. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, glaze with a mix of 1 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 Tbsp maple syrup, and 1 Tbsp milk.
Use firm apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji.
Store at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerated up to 5 days; freezes well up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg