Savor the warmth of homemade apple bread with this easy and delicious recipe! It’s perfect for cozy autumn mornings or as a heartfelt gift.

Hello friends! Today I’m embracing the simple joys of home baking with a twist on a classic favorite. I’m excited to share a fall dessert recipe that’s close to my heart and perfect for those who adore the timeless combination of apples and cinnamon.

Please meet the star of our culinary show: apple bread! With a cinnamon crumble topping. And this apple and cinnamon loaf promises to bring a touch of homemade warmth to your kitchen.

This is a very tender and moist loaf of bread, each slice packed with the natural sweetness of apples and complemented by the subtle spiciness of cinnamon.

But the real game-changer here is the cinnamon crumble topping. It’s a crunchy, sweet addition that transforms a good apple bread into a great one.

This recipe is all about simplicity and the pleasure of baking at home. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at bread for the first time, this apple and cinnamon loaf is forgiving, fun to make, and even more enjoyable to eat.

It’s a cozy addition to your breakfast table, a comforting snack to go with your afternoon tea, or even a thoughtful homemade gift for a friend or neighbor.

Plus wait until you smell the aroma of apples and cinnamon baking in your oven . . . it’s a warm, inviting fragrance that beckons everyone to the kitchen in anticipation.

Get ready to enjoy a slice of this heavenly loaf, a treat that’s sure to become a cherished recipe in your baking collection. Let’s start mixing and create something deliciously memorable!

Here’s what you’re going to need for delicious apple and cinnamon loaf recipe.

Apple Filling

2 medium to large apples, peeled and diced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Topping

1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Bread

1 cup milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup applesauce

Optional Icing

1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk

Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe

If you would like to add an icing to the top of the bread, wait until the bread is completely cool, then mix together the powdered sugar and milk to make the icing. Pour over the bread, allow to set and then slice the bread.

The milk and apple cider vinegar helps keep the bread moist without the use of oil. If you feel the need to add oil to this bread, you can replace the 1/2 cup of applesauce with 1/2 of neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil) with great results.

This bread can stay at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

Get the printable recipe for this delicious bread below.

Apple Bread

Make moist, flavorful apple bread every time with this recipe! Perfect for fall gatherings or gifting.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: people

Ingredients

Apple Filling

2 medium to large apples peeled and diced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Topping

1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Bread

1 cup milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup applesauce

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line a bread pan with parchment paper.
Make the apple filling by adding your diced apples, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the medium bowl and stir well.
Make the topping by adding the 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to your small bowl and stir well, or whisk.
Add the apple cider vinegar to 1 cup milk. Let sit for five minutes.
In a bowl, whisk together the dry bread ingredients: flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.
After five minutes, add the milk mixture and applesauce to the dry mixture and stir well.
Pour about two-thirds of the bread mixture into your loaf pan, then add about two-thirds of your apple mixture on top of the bread mixture.
Pour the rest of your bread mixture on top and spread to cover the apples, then add the rest of the apple mixture on top, then pour sprinkle the topping on evenly.
Bake for at least 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out of the bread clean, or with a few dry crumbs, when testing if it is done.
Cool in pan for at least 20 minutes before removing and allowing to finish cooling on a cooling rack. Wait until completely cool before slicing and enjoying.