Apple Cinnamon Bread — The Best Fall Loaf You’ll Ever Make

Fall baking is all about comforting flavours — and this Apple Cinnamon Bread delivers on every level. Moist, tender, and packed with juicy apple chunks and warm cinnamon, this loaf is perfect for cool mornings, cozy afternoons, or a sweet after-dinner snack.

If you love quick breads (like banana or pumpkin), you’re going to want to add this one to your permanent fall rotation.

🍞 Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe

Makes: 1 loaf (9×5”)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 50–60 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) plain yogurt or sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

Optional Topping:

• 2 tbsp brown sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon (for topping or swirling into batter)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
4. Beat in the eggs, then mix in the yogurt and vanilla extract.
5. Gently mix in the dry ingredients just until combined.
6. Fold in the diced apples (and optional swirl topping if using).
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle extra topping on top if desired.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

This bread tastes even better the next day! It also freezes well — slice and wrap pieces individually for an easy grab-and-go snack.

Apple Cinnamon Bread is everything we love about fall in one cozy loaf — simple, delicious, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell incredible.