Luscious Cinnamon-Apple Bread
This Luscious Cinnamon-Apple Bread is a delightful treat that is sure to become a staple in your household. Originating from a cherished family recipe passed down for over 20 years, it features a perfect blend of sweet apples and warm cinnamon, resulting in an incredibly moist and fluffy loaf. Ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, this bread pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee. The generous amount of apples not only enhances the flavor but also contributes to its moist texture, making each slice irresistible. Experience the nostalgia and comfort of homemade goodness with this apple bread, just like many have enjoyed for decades!
10
Servings
N/A
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sugar
1 cup (granulated)
Shortening
1/2 cup (softened)
Eggs
2 (large)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
All-purpose flour
2 cups (sifted)
Baking powder
1 teaspoon (none)
Baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Apples
2 cups (chopped and peeled (about 4 medium))
Chopped nuts
1/2 cup (optional, walnuts or pecans)
Sugar
1 tablespoon (for topping)
Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (for topping)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease and flour a loaf pan.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, softened shortening, eggs, and pure vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
3
Gradually stir in the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined and smooth.
4
Fold in the chopped and peeled apples, along with the nuts if you’re using them, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
6
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and immediately take it out of the pan, allowing it to cool on a wire rack.
9
Let the bread cool completely before slicing. Store tightly covered to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luscious Cinnamon-Apple Bread?
It is a moist and fluffy loaf featuring a blend of sweet apples and warm cinnamon, based on a 20-year-old family recipe.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 10 servings.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
How long does the bread need to bake?
The bread should bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
How do I know when the bread is finished baking?
The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
What are the primary wet ingredients for creaming?
The primary wet ingredients are granulated sugar, softened shortening, eggs, and pure vanilla extract.
What dry ingredients are required?
The dry ingredients include sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
How should I prepare the loaf pan?
You should generously grease and flour the loaf pan before adding the batter.
How many apples are needed for this recipe?
You will need 2 cups of chopped and peeled apples, which is roughly 4 medium apples.
Do I need to peel the apples?
Yes, the recipe specifies that the apples should be both chopped and peeled.
Can I add nuts to this apple bread?
Yes, adding 1/2 cup of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans is an optional addition.
What is the topping made of?
The topping is a mixture of 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.
When should I add the cinnamon-sugar topping?
Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the batter after it has been poured into the loaf pan but before baking.
How should I mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture?
Gradually stir them in until the batter is just combined and smooth.
When should the bread be removed from the pan?
The bread should be removed from the pan immediately after being taken out of the oven.
Where should the bread cool?
The bread should cool on a wire rack.
Can I slice the bread immediately?
It is recommended to let the bread cool completely before slicing.
How should leftovers be stored?
Store the bread tightly covered to maintain its freshness.
What makes this bread particularly moist?
The generous amount of apples contributes significantly to the moist texture of the loaf.
What category does this recipe belong to?
This recipe is categorized under Breads.
What type of shortening should be used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of softened shortening.
What type of vanilla is recommended?
The recipe recommends using pure vanilla extract.
How much flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
Is this bread suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.
What beverages pair well with this bread?
It pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.
How many eggs are in the recipe?
The recipe uses 2 large eggs.
Does the recipe use both baking powder and baking soda?
Yes, it uses 1 teaspoon of each.
Is the flour added all at once?
No, the flour and other dry ingredients should be stirred in gradually.
How long has this recipe been in use?
This is a cherished family recipe that has been passed down for over 20 years.
How much cinnamon is used for the topping?
The topping uses 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon mixed with sugar.