Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe is a moist and tender recipe, which is made with tart Granny Smith apples and crunchy walnuts. It’s the perfect fall breakfast, ready in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Pioneer Woman Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe Ingredients
- Salted butter, for the pan
- 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks, plus 1 whole apple for garnish
- 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 Tbsp. apricot jam
How To Make Pioneer Woman Apple Cinnamon Bread
- Prep the oven and apples: Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Generously butter and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl, toss the apple chunks with the cinnamon, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and 1 tablespoon of flour.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 3/4 cups of flour, the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, the baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs until well combined.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the cinnamon-sugar apple chunks and the walnuts.
- Assemble and garnish: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Thinly slice the remaining whole apple crosswise and arrange 3 slices in an overlapping pattern on top of the batter, pressing them in gently.
- Bake the loaf: Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Glaze and cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the apricot jam in the microwave for about 15 seconds until loosened. Carefully remove the bread from the pan to a wire cooling rack and brush the warm jam over the top. Let the loaf cool completely before slicing.
Recipe Tips
- What are the best apples for this bread? Granny Smith apples are ideal because their tartness balances the sweetness of the bread and they hold their shape well during baking. Honeycrisp or Braeburn would also be good, firm alternatives.
- How do I keep the apples from sinking? Tossing the apple chunks in a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter is the key. The flour coating helps them “grip” the batter and stay suspended instead of sinking to the bottom of the pan.
- Can I leave out the nuts? Absolutely. If you have a nut allergy or simply prefer not to use them, you can omit the walnuts entirely with no other changes needed.
- Why use an apricot jam glaze? The warm apricot jam not only adds a beautiful, glossy shine to the finished loaf but also adds a subtle fruity sweetness and helps to keep the top of the bread moist.
What To Serve With Apple Cinnamon Bread
This moist quick bread is a delicious treat on its own, but it’s especially wonderful for breakfast or a snack.
- Toasted and slathered with salted butter
- With a smear of cream cheese or apple butter
- Served alongside a cup of hot coffee or spiced tea
- With a sharp cheddar cheese for a sweet and savory pairing
How To Store Apple Cinnamon Bread
Room Temperature: Store the completely cooled loaf in an airtight container or wrap it well in plastic wrap. It will stay moist at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze: This bread freezes beautifully. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then in a layer of aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Pioneer Woman Apple Cinnamon Bread Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 410kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 35g
Nutrition information is estimated per slice, assuming 10 slices per loaf.
FAQs
Why is my quick bread dense or gummy?
This is usually a result of overmixing the batter after the flour was added. For a tender, cake-like texture, mix only until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined. A few lumps are okay!
My bread is raw in the middle but browned on top. What happened?
This can happen if your oven runs hot. To prevent the top from over-browning before the inside is cooked, you can loosely tent the loaf pan with a piece of aluminum foil for the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
Can I make this into muffins?
Yes. Divide the batter into a lined 12-cup muffin tin. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Streusel Bagels Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls Small Batch Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe
Pioneer Woman Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe
Description
An incredibly moist and easy-to-make apple cinnamon quick bread, packed with tender apple chunks and walnuts, and finished with a beautiful apricot glaze.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Toss the chunks from 2 apples with cinnamon, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tbsp flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk the remaining flour and sugar with the baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the apple mixture and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Arrange thin slices from the third apple on top of the batter.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Brush the warm loaf with melted apricot jam and let cool completely.
Notes
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