Description
A delightful and tender loaf filled with diced apples and spices, perfect for breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the diced apples gently to preserve their texture.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the batter for added flavor.
- Cover with the rest of the batter, smoothing the top out evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack.
- Mix the powdered sugar with milk until smooth for the icing and drizzle generously over the cooled bread.
Notes
Optional add-ins include chopped walnuts or raisins. Adjust cinnamon to taste or incorporate other spices like nutmeg.