Glazed Apple Cinnamon Bread
Glazed Apple Cinnamon Bread is a delightful blend of sweet apples and warm cinnamon, enveloped in a fluffy loaf drizzled with a smooth glaze. This easy-to-make bread fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and is perfect for cozy mornings or as a comforting dessert. Each slice is moist, flavorful, and ready to be enjoyed with a pat of butter or alongside your favorite beverage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup diced Granny Smith apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients gently.
- Fold in the diced apples without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan; bake for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth; drizzle over warm bread once cooled slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped walnuts or swapping apples for pears. To enhance flavor, experiment with spices like nutmeg or cardamom.