Maple Cinnamon Apple Bread
This delightful maple cinnamon apple bread is the perfect treat for fall, combining the comforting flavors of maple, cinnamon, and fresh apples in a moist, tender loaf.
Equipment
- large bowl
- whisk
- medium bowl
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- wire rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing with a spoon or spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and optional nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with Turbinado sugar, if desired.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra maple flavor, drizzle a simple maple glaze over the cooled bread (1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons maple syrup).