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Apple cinnamon quick bread recipe title with picture of a loaf of apple cinnamon bread. The bread is sitting on a white plate on a wooden tabletop. Next to the plate are two fresh apples

Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread

This apple cinnamon bread is quick and easy to put together, but is a tasty addition to any fall or winter meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 loaf pan 9x5

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 lg eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups apple peeled and finely chopped (2 med apples)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, applesauce, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until they are combined. You don't want to overmix.
  • Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Store it covered at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
To make this bread even more special, mix some cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle it on top before baking!