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Cinnamon Sugar Swirled Apple Butter Bread Recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Swirled Apple Butter Bread Recipe
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This Cinnamon Sugar Swirled Apple Butter Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon tea. Swirled with a cinnamon sugar mixture and made with apple butter and Greek yogurt for tender crumb and rich taste, it’s a nostalgic twist on classic quick bread that blends warm spices and sweet notes perfectly.

Ingredients

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Dry Mix:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed

Wet Mix:

  • 1 cup apple butter
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly and line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well mixed. Set this mixture aside to be used later for layering the batter.
  3. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and packed brown sugar until evenly blended.
  4. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the apple butter, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), eggs, vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon, mixing just until combined to avoid overdeveloping gluten which can make the bread dense.
  6. Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter gently, creating a marbled effect.
  7. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. This helps set the structure and enhances flavor.

Notes

  • For added texture and flavor, fold in ½ cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans or diced apples into the batter before baking.
  • To make this recipe vegan, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water per egg) and use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
  • If you prefer muffins, pour the batter into a muffin tin and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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Keywords: apple butter bread, cinnamon sugar bread, quick bread, autumn recipes, cinnamon swirl bread, moist bread loaf, Greek yogurt bread

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