Moist Apple Bread that's Incredible for Fall

My super moist and tender apple bread is loaded with sweet apples and topped with a crisp cinnamon sugar crust. This recipe is easy, with just 15 minutes of prep!
Recipe: sugarspunrun.com/apple-bread-...
Ingredients
For apples/topping
¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 Tablespoons butter, melted (salted or unsalted is fine)
For apple bread
1 ½ cups finely chopped apples (peeled & cored) (about 2 apples/215g after cutting)
2 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (290g)
½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (100g)
¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
¾ cup sour cream (170g)
¼ cup whole milk (60ml)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9x5” bread pan with a sling of parchment paper (or lightly spray with baking spray).
00:34 Whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Set aside. Pour apples in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 ½ Tablespoons of the cinnamon/sugar mixture (save the remaining cinnamon/sugar for later). Stir together apples and cinnamon/sugar and set aside. You will not need the 2 Tbsp of butter yet, but should have it ready.
01:21 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, brown and granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
01:54 In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together ½ cup melted butter, sour cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
03:08 Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently fold together until mostly combined.
03:36 Add apples and stir until completely combined (don’t over-mix).
04:10 Pour batter into bread pan.
04:40 Melt 2 Tablespoons butter and drizzle evenly over the top of the bread. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture from earlier.
05:31 Place pan with apple bread on a foil or parchment paper lined baking sheet (in case any butter spills this will keep you from having a smoky mess in your oven) and transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) oven. Bake for 65-70 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
06:44 Allow to cool in bread pan for at least an hour before carefully transferring to a cooling rack to slice and enjoy!
Notes
Apples
I prefer to use firm, tart to somewhat tart apples, Granny Smith and Gala are good choices.
Storing
Wrap bread or place in an airtight container and store it at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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[@dab7271]

I made this and it turned out great!! I used a grater for the apple instead of dicing and added a half cup of walnuts. Also used yogurt instead of sour cream, since sour cream was out of stock at the local store. But still worked!

[@dianalucenti8709]

I made this the other day for my coworkers and they loved it! Came out delicious 😋

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it! :)

[@sudhirphadke5797]

Made this yesterday! Turned out lovely. Great recipe. Thank you ❤Pune India.

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@karenbalkaranali4739]

Brilliant!!!

[@siggybenedict-shields3883]

I will try your recipe with pulp from juicing apples, Greek yogurt and lemon zest.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love it! :)

[@rosalieholdaway6017]

Yummy

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Thank you Sam

[@altscott]

I've made this one a few times, and it always turns out great! I did make a couple of tweaks though... I never have sour cream on hand, so I just use plain yoghurt. I also grate the apples. Last, I added an extra quarter-cup of white sugar. The first time I did that, it was by accident... but it worked out so well I just made it standard. Thank you! 🇨🇦

[@DianaHernandez-si3ym]

I just made your recipe. It’s definitely delightfully delicious! I did add a smidge of nutmeg to the batter and chopped walnuts with the topping. This apple bread will be my go to all year around! Great with tea or coffee. Thank you so very much for sharing your recipe. Looking forward to more of your recipes

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

[@honeylifeinsaudi2459]

Wow look so delicious and tasty Full enjoy video,I try this you recipe 👍 Amazing sharing dear friend 🌹

[@carolcarter865]

Yum

[@foodpointfp]

Wow 😍 Looks so unique and Fantastic😍 😍💞💯

[@Yikestikes]

Just made this, it was delicious. Especially love the crust!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@vickirickman9373]

Thank you Sam for all the amazingly wonderful recipes you share with us all! As well for the thorough instructions Huge help!!!! I’m not sure that I can Wait till fall to try this one. Haha God bless!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

You are so welcome Vicki! Thank you for the kind and wonderful comment. I hope you love the apple bread. :)

[@jessicarose2368]

today i hosted / had my parents over to my apartment for the first time & wanted to make a from-scratch dessert for the first time ever! i found this video, made it, and it was a hit! this will now be a staple in my house (and theirs too, i’m sure)! 10/10 recommend 😊

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad it was such a hit! :)

[@ramoshomero8113]

Gorgeous my Dear! Can’t wait to try it

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you like it! :)

[@wtglb]

You have the BEST recipes! Going to make this one for my Son's lunches.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! I think he'll love it! :)

[@ElizabethKDill]

Looks delicious. I'll have to try making this.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love it! :)

[@primaveracero2010]

This is the best recipe ever: moist and it jas just the right amount of sweetness! Loved it! ❤

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it! :)

[@eldridgesmart5516]

Thanks so much for the video. 👍🏾👍🏾. This recipe looks so amazingly delicious. You've explained your recipe perfectly. There's no reason anyone can't duplicate. I know that the buttery, cinnamon sugar crust is AMAZING. Thanks again. Take care ✌🏾.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! :)

[@donnabaham9777]

🤤 Omgoodness so quick & easy n looks soooo yummy, definitely will b making this very soon 😋😉💞

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope you love it!

[@rosemariespenceleblond18]

Beautiful i really must try it.

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love it! 😊

[@veronicavillafuerte5161]

Terrific bread! You are now one of my favorite bakers.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you!! 😊😊

[@kathyahaines4749]

I’ve been looking for an alternative to banana bread. I just found it 😊 your apple bread looks so delicious 😋 can’t wait to try it. Ty Sam 💜💜💜💜

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! I hope you love it! :)

[@deema0098]

Yum I just made this bread and I can tell I’ll make it more often now that I know a great recipe🤌🏻🤌🏻 super delicious! Thank you so much🤍

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoy it so much! :)

[@oreogiri]

Greetings from Bangalore, India. This looks so good. I will definitely try this. Baking is comparatively new here , and has become fairly common only in the recent times. But still with very limited array of dishes. So I keep learning new recipes from KZbin to bake for my family, especially for my young grandsons. I have a question though. You say this is bread but the recipe looks more like that of a cake. So far, all the bread recipes that I have come across use yeast, knead and rest the dough...not mix a batter with baking powder and soda, and straight up bake. Could you please help me understand how this is different from a cake? Cake or bread, I will try this recipe for sure. Thank you for the recipe.

[@kerrybortel8867]

I made this today, my family complained that I hadn’t made two! So scrumptious!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it! :)

[@Susan-cooks]

Looks absolutely delicious! I'm going to make this after we go apple picking. I'll add some walnuts because my husband loves to think the omega 3s will make this a healthy recipe but won't change anything else.

[@SugarSpunRun]

That's a great idea! I hope you love it! :)

[@Susan-cooks]

Made this recipe yesterday & it didn't disappoint. Another great Sugar Spun Run recipe!

[@smsalex64]

I made this a few weeks back, absolutely delicious. I am making 2 more today. Great frozen..

[@SugarSpunRun]

Wow, that's great! Enjoy 😍

[@rusty-ole-boomstick1268]

Love it with french vanilla ice cream 😋💕 samich style

[@SugarSpunRun]

Yummmmm

[@graciouslygrowing9786]

That apple bread looks delicious!! I will definitely be making this for tomorrow

[@SugarSpunRun]

I hope you love it!

[@graciouslygrowing9786]

@@SugarSpunRun Oh my, yes I did. My family loved it as well!! We made two batches😍😍😍 Smelled like Fall time in my kitchen lol

[@elizabethyounce9958]

Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it. Whenever I make something with apples I always grate my apples with a food processor. It is a game changer! Especially if you have (or are) a picky texture eater! Try an apple pie with grated apples. It’s amazing!

[@SugarSpunRun]

That certainly does sound interesting. I will definitely have to try it sometime. :)

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie Sam! They looks amazing! Can we but almonds? If we can how many grams it ok? Have a nice day! 👍👏🍏🍏🍏

[@satokumasmom5348]

I had to go to the gym… just to have a slice… that sugar crust… the tenderness… u r a baking goddess… I love it 😻 I highly recommend this bread

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! :)

[@hawkeye5519]

i'm a beginner, sure like the parchment paper sling idea. All my fruit breads tend to stick, so thank you.

[@SugarSpunRun]

You're welcome! Enjoy! :)

[@kyreelewis7286]

Just made apple bread three times this week. Excited to see what vanilla extract, sour cream and buttered top can do to enhance it!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I think you’ll love it!

[@Rae-lh7ex]

Just doubled the recipe and it smells, tastes amazing. I goofed a bit on the topping as I added the butter with the brown sugar but it still turned out delicious. I make about 3 of your recipes a week. This bread will be a hit in my house if I leave any for the family 🤣

[@SugarSpunRun]

That is so awesome! I'm so glad you've been enjoying everything! :)

[@FallenAngel-lr8uq]

We went apple picking for Labor Day weekend😄I Can’t wait to try this recipe using the delicious apples we’ve picked! 😁

[@SugarSpunRun]

This is a great option for freshly picked apples! I hope you love it! :)

[@FallenAngel-lr8uq]

@@SugarSpunRun I love your recipes and I try them often! I’m glad I found your channel 😄 you are doing an amazing job!! 👏🏻

[@FallenAngel-lr8uq]

@@SugarSpunRun this recipe is the 💣!!! It’s absolutely out of this world delicious!😋 my husband had 3 pieces already 😂 Thank you! 😊

[@countrygalinthecity]

Just made it! Was going to take it to our Church potluck but ummm...I had to try it first, so here I am making another one 😂

[@SugarSpunRun]

🤣 Next time you will know, 1 for you, 1 for potluck! 🤣

[@deliaforet8997]

Can I use apple sauce and how much would I use.

[@ter8330]

I make something a bit similar but use apple sauce in mine and instead of bread, I just make muffins... I notice you don't use tons and tons of sugar and other crap in your recipes.. ! Awesome!

[@rajasultan6171]

Dillicious superb

[@coldcountess]

YUM, I must make !! What kind of apples do you recommend for this bread !!

[@SugarSpunRun]

I prefer tart apples, Granny Smith and gala are good options. 😊

[@happycommuter3523]

Looks good! What kind of apples do you recommend?

[@SugarSpunRun]

Firm, less sweet/more tart apples like Granny Smith, Gala, Pink Lady, and Cortland work best. Don’t use a soft apple like McIntosh. :)

[@michelle34224]

Looks like “Mom’s Apple Cake” or Apfelkuchen from Smitten Kitchen, but with sour cream

[@shaunay5391]

❤❤LOVE this recipe!!! Came out great!!! I'm not surprised. ALL OF YOUR Desserts/baking recipes I have tried so far HAVE BEEN KILLER!! JUST made it❤❤ Thank you Sam. #SUGARSPUNRUN is the one!!!😁😁 Look 4ward to seeing if Luke is making a few more guest appearances!! If so, Can you note it in the title?? 😂 He is a cute one 2 watch😂!!

[@SugarSpunRun]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you've enjoyed everything so much! I'll try to remember when he pops in, but I get a bunch edited then upload them all and don't always remember when he's in them. He does make it into a lot of bloopers, because well he's just a goofball! 🤣

[@shaunay5391]

@@SugarSpunRun Either way, it will be nice to see Luke😁, whatever you can do!

[@dianeferraro5208]

Hi 👩‍🍳 well I’m doing this apple bread turn out very good I’ll let you know what it taste like later on thank you for sharing P.S. I know it’s gonna be very good 😊 🏝☀️♥️

[@SugarSpunRun]

Hope it was a big hit! ❤️

[@dianeferraro5208]

@@SugarSpunRun this was a very good apple bread smooth inside nice crust outside yum 😋 IT WAS A HIT gave some to my 2 neighbours and told DELICIOUS P.S …. Each time I need a dessert your my favourite always go and see you ❤️❤️I’m from Canada Quebec but live in Florida for 6 months every year 💖

[@aniamalcrackers]

Can you make this recipe as muffins? 😯😋

[@SugarSpunRun]

I'm not sure it would make the best muffins. They'll end up being pretty dense. I do have an apple crumble muffin though. :) sugarspunrun.com/apple-crumble-muffins/

[@user-cd9fi4ly6f]

I made it just now and I gotta say that's one of my favorite recipes from now on. The crust... YUMMMM. I added liquid blue cheese as a topping and it became one of the tastiest things I ate n a while. I think I'll try to replace apples with pears and also add blue cheese and nuts to the batter next time.

[@anderson8601]

I hope this recipe is #TopChefLuke approved..I think I will make this for Christmas alongside banana bread as I'm fed up of the same old coconut sweet bread..

[@SugarSpunRun]

🤣 of course it is! I hope you enjoy it! :)

[@SugarSpunRun]

🤣 of course it is! I hope you enjoy it! :)

[@vashtiemohammed5556]

Never had that before. does it taste like banana bread.

[@SugarSpunRun]

Not really, but it's really good! :)

[@carolyngruszka6094]

I'm newer to this channel. What is with the violin pause when Sam says "mixed"?

[@SugarSpunRun]

It’s my stand mixer sadly watching me from the background

[@carolyngruszka6094]

@@SugarSpunRun That's really 🥰.

[@nopenotme2631]

Seriously, how are you so tiny? 🤣😂🤣😂