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Apple Bread Recipe (Moist & Easy Fall Favorite)

Bake this moist and easy apple bread recipe packed with cinnamon, sweet apples, and buttery flavor — the perfect fall comfort loaf for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Sugars & Spice

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Fruit

  • 2 cups chopped apples (Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, or Gala — peeled and diced)

Optional Streusel Topping (for extra flair)

  • 2 tbsp cold butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prep the Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. You’ll use this to create the swirl and topping.
  • Whisk Wet Base: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until creamy and slightly pale. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix. The batter should be thick.
  • Fold in Apples: Gently fold in chopped apples. They should be evenly distributed without breaking down too much.
  • Layer & Swirl: Pour half of the batter into your prepared pan. Sprinkle about ¾ of your cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over it. Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Use a knife to swirl gently for that marbled look.
  • (Optional) Add Streusel: If using, sprinkle your crumb topping over the batter before baking.
  • Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If it browns too fast, tent it with foil.
  • Cool & Slice: Let the bread cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps set the crumb and prevents crumbling.