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Ultra close-up macro of sliced spiced cinnamon apple bread with dripping salted maple glaze, caramelized apple chunks, and cinnamon swirl
Lily Coleman

Spiced Cinnamon Apple Bread with Salted Maple Glaze

Ultra-moist, tender bakery loaf layered with juicy cinnamon-tossed apple chunks and a ribbon of dark brown sugar, topped with a warm salted maple glaze. The ultimate cozy autumn baking treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking, Breakfast Bread, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall Seasonal
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Spiced Apple Layer
  • 2 cups apples peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar for apple toss
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon ground
Moist Quick Bread Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1.5 tsp leavening agents baking soda and powder
  • 0.75 tsp spices salt and nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.83 cup sugars granulated and brown
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt for extreme moisture
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla
Salted Maple Glaze
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup pure maple
  • 1 tbsp cream to thin
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt for balance

Method
 

  1. Prep Pan & Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8.5x4.5-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper with overhang for easy release.
  2. Toss Apples: In a small bowl, toss diced apples with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon until glistening. Set aside.
  3. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until glossy. Whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Combine Batter: Fold dry ingredients into wet batter with a spatula just until combined (do not overmix). Gently fold in half of the spiced apple chunks.
  6. Layer & Swirl: Spread half the batter into prepared loaf pan. Scatter remaining spiced apples over the center, then top with remaining batter. Smooth top with an offset spatula.
  7. Bake to Golden: Bake at 350°F for 50 to 55 minutes until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil at 35 minutes if browning too quickly. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then lift to wire rack.
  8. Glaze & Slice: Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, cream, and flaky sea salt into a smooth glaze. Drizzle generously over the warm loaf. Let glaze set for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.4mg

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