Apple Butter Apple Cinnamon Bread
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosure policy.
Scroll to bottom for printable recipe card.
Apple Butter Apple Cinnamon Bread
How to Store Apple Cinnamon Bread
Once you have made this apple cinnamon bread, you need to store it properly so that it does not spoil too soon. When storing the bread, you want to make sure it is in a plastic bag or an airtight container. If the bread is left exposed to the air, it will get stale. When stored properly the bread will last for about 3 days. If you can not finish the bread before it goes bad, consider freezing it.
Can I freeze this apple butter bread?
Making baked goods, like apple butter bread, can take time. I find that I like to make large batches. Of course, we can’t eat all of it all at once. I like to freeze the apple butter bread. Whether I am freezing an additional loaf or even just pieces of the one loaf that we can not finish all at once, there are two ways that I freeze it. Sometimes, I cut the apple cinnamon bread into slices and freeze each of them by themselves and other times I will freeze the bread as a loaf. No matter which way you freeze it. After it is wrapped with plastic wrap, put it inside of a freezer bag.
When freezing the slices of bread, wrap each slice of bread in plastic wrap. The reason I wrap each one by itself is this way I can take out a slice or two at a time. This lets us have a few slices of bread and I don’t have to worry about the whole loaf going bad.
Can I add diced apple to this breakfast bread recipe?
When making this breakfast bread recipe, you can certainly add diced apples to the bread. When adding apples, remove the skin of the apple first. Then dice it into small pieces. You want to make sure that you are dicing the apples so that they are small enough to fit into a bit of bread, but not too small that you don’t get the nice bite of apple. Make sure you are using a good baking apple. Granny smith and honey crips are great for a tart apple or use gala or fuji apples for a sweeter taste. The most important thing when choosing apples for this breakfast bread is to make sure you are using apples that are good for baking.
Ingredients for apple butter sweet bread
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- cinnamon
- apple pie spice
- apple butter
- light brown sugar
- whole milk
- canola or vegetable oil
- vanilla extract
- eggs
- apple cider or apple juice
- sugar
- confectioners’ sugar
How to make apple cinnamon bread
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom and sides of one 9 x 5-inch loaf pans; dust with flour, tapping out excess.
Step 2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and apple pie spice; set aside.
Step 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the apple butter, brown sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and eggs (one at a time). Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake 65 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing loaf to a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
Step 5. While the loaf is cooling, make the syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir together the apple cider or apple juice and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once dissolved, continue to cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside.
Step 6. Use a toothpick to poke holes in the tops and sides of the warm loaf. Brush the top and sides of the loaf with the syrup. Let the syrup soak into the bread and brush again. Let the bread cool completely.
Step 7. To make the glaze, in a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of the apple cider or apple juice. The mixture should be thick but pourable. Add up to another tablespoon of apple cider or apple juice if the mixture is too stiff. Pour the glaze over the top of the loaf and let it drip down the sides. Let the glaze harden, about 15 minutes, before serving.
Enjoy!
Now, remember to save this recipe on Pinterest for later:
Pin this recipe now to remember it later
Apple Butter Snickerdoodles
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, see note below
- 3/4 cup apple butter
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
For the Syrup:
- 1/3 cup freshly apple cider or apple juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
For the Glaze:
- 1 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2 to 3 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice
Want to save this recipe? Enter your email below and we'll send the recipe straight to your inbox!
NOTE: By saving this recipe, you agree to join our weekly recipes newsletter.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom and sides of one 9 x 5-inch loaf pans; dust with flour, tapping out excess.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and apple pie spice; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the apple butter, brown sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and eggs (one at a time). Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake 65 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing loaf to a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
- While the loaf is cooling, make the syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir together the apple cider or apple juice and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once dissolved, continue to cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside.
- Use a toothpick to poke holes in the tops and sides of the warm loaf. Brush the top and sides of the loaf with the syrup. Let the syrup soak into the bread and brush again. Let the bread cool completely.
- To make the glaze, in a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of the apple cider or apple juice. The mixture should be thick but pourable. Add up to another tablespoon of apple cider or apple juice if the mixture is too stiff. Pour the glaze over the top of the loaf and let it drip down the sides. Let the glaze harden, about 15 minutes, before serving.
- Recipe Notes:
To substitute Apple Pie Spice use 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, and dash cloves or ginger - Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts if desired
Notes
Follow me on Pinterest for daily delicious recipes!
If you love making sweet bread recipes, you are going to love these other sweet bread recipes.
Pumpkin Bread with maple icing – If you love sweet bread, you will love pumpkin bread with maple icing. Perfect for fall, you can make this bread when you craving for pumpkin spice hits. It is so good, you might want to make a second loaf. You might not be able to stop yourself from eating the entire loaf yourself.
Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf – Don’t spend $4 a slice for Starbucks gingerbread loaf, make your own. This is the tastiest treat you can bake this holiday season. Gingerbread loaf is a great fall and winter dessert to serve your family or friends.
Easy Lemon Blueberry Bread Loaf – This is a great tasting blueberry and lemon bread that offers a sweet and tangy flavor together in one delicious bread.
Brown Sugar Pecan Rolls Bread – If you love money bread, you are going to love this sweet, sticky and oh so yummy bread. Perfect as a breakfast, brunch or dessert recipe, this is a sweet bread recipe that you are going to love.
Get new recipes weekly plus our FREE ebook!
