Fall-Inspired Apple Cinnamon Bread: The Perfect Fall Treat

Embrace the comforting flavors of fall with this delicious Apple Cinnamon Bread, a recipe that combines the classic fall flavors of fresh apples and warming cinnamon. This bread is wonderfully moist, thanks to the addition of milk and butter, and it’s perfectly sweetened with a blend of brown and white sugar. Each slice is filled with tender apple pieces and a hint of cinnamon, making it a perfect companion to your favorite hot beverage.

Why you'll love this: This Apple Cinnamon Bread is the epitome of fall comfort. It features tender, juicy apple chunks and a cinnamon-sugar crust that caramelizes beautifully as it bakes. The combination of textures and flavors will delight your taste buds, and the familiar aroma of cinnamon and apples will fill your home with warmth. This bread is not only a treat for your palate, but also for your senses.

Perfect opportunity: This bread is perfect for many occasions. Serve it as a special breakfast, enjoy it as an afternoon snack with tea, or present it as a comforting dessert at your next family gathering. It's also a fantastic choice for holiday baking, potlucks, or as a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and neighbors.

Decorating tips: For an extra touch of elegance, you can drizzle the bread with a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk or apple cider. A sprinkle of chopped walnuts or a few thin apple slices arranged on top before baking can add a nice texture and visual appeal. A dusting of cinnamon or extra powdered sugar just before serving can enhance its rustic charm.

Ingredients:

• 2 large apples, peeled and chopped
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 200 g flour
• 70 g of brown sugar
• 110 g granulated sugar
• 110 g melted butter or at room temperature
• 125 ml of milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method of preparation:

1. Prepare the dough:
   • In a bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar, mixing well with a whisk or electric mixer.
   • Gradually add the eggs, then the milk, mixing continuously.
   • Sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon and gradually stir into the wet mixture until well combined.

2. Assemble the bread:
   • Line a cake tin with baking paper. Pour half of the batter into the tin.
   • Sprinkle half of the chopped apples and half of the brown sugar mixed with additional cinnamon over the dough.
   • Cover with remaining dough, then top with remaining apples and remaining brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.
3. Cook:
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the bread for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. Serve and enjoy:
   • Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Cut and serve, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy this delicious apple cinnamon breada simple yet tasty treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo on a crisp fall day.