Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey slice of heaven that combines the classic comfort of fresh-baked bread with the sweet, spicy warmth of cinnamon and juicy apples. This Cinnamon Apple Pull Apart Loaf isn't just a recipe—it's a mouthwatering experience that will transform your kitchen into a bakery and have your family begging for seconds. With its soft, tender crumb and bursts of caramelized apple in every bite, this show-stopping dessert is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- In another small bowl, mix the diced apples with brown sugar, coating the apples evenly.
- Fold the sugar-coated apples into the batter, distributing them gently throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk, or dust with additional cinnamon before serving.
- Slice and serve the pull-apart loaf warm or at room temperature. Best enjoyed on the day of baking.
Tips
- Use fresh, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance.
- Don't overmix the batter—mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the loaf tender.
- For extra moisture, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar between layers while assembling.
- Check doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaf cool slightly before removing from the pan to help it maintain its structure.
- For an extra decadent touch, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 55mg
