Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread
In short: Diced apples and yogurt keep this cinnamon loaf tender and moist, with a crackly cinnamon-sugar top. Easy to mix and bakes in about an hour. It takes about 1 h 25 min in total and makes 12 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 1 h
- Total
- 1 h 25 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 240 kcal
This apple loaf is made for the end of the week, when a few apples are left in the fruit bowl and no one is reaching for them. Plain yogurt gives the crumb a slight sour note and keeps it moist, while the diced apples stay in tender pieces instead of dissolving. A dusting of cinnamon sugar bakes into a thin crust on top. It is good warm or cold.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 23 x 13 cm (9 x 5 inch) loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Toss the diced apples with 1 tablespoon of the flour in a small bowl so the pieces are lightly coated.
- Whisk the eggs, brown sugar, yogurt, oil and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the apples.
- Spoon the batter into the pan. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle it evenly over the surface.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a skewer in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and cool on a rack. Slice when just warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples that hold their shape when baked. Soft apples turn to sauce and make the loaf wet.
- No yogurt? Use sour cream or buttermilk in the same amount.
Questions and answers
Do I need to peel the apples for apple bread?
Peeling gives the softest texture, but thin-skinned apples can stay unpeeled. The skin softens during baking and adds a little color and fiber.
Can I use applesauce instead of oil?
You can replace half of the oil with unsweetened applesauce for a lighter loaf. The crumb will be a little denser and the top will brown faster.
How do I stop the apple pieces sinking to the bottom?
Dice them small and toss them with a spoonful of flour before folding them in. This batter is thick, which also helps hold the pieces in place.
How long does it take to make Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread?
About 1 h 25 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.
How many calories are in Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread?
About 240 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 240 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
