Description
This cinnamon apple butter bread is moist, warmly spiced, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and apple butter. It’s a one-bowl, cozy recipe perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ cup melted butter (regular or plant-based)
- ⅓ cup apple butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2½ cups regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: soft butter, apple butter, maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, apple butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and baking soda until smooth.
- Stir in flour and a pinch of salt until a thick batter forms—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter, apple butter, or maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts, raisins, or diced apples for extra texture.
- Enhance spice flavor with nutmeg or cloves.
- Use gluten-free or vegan substitutes as needed.
- Slice and freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- Let cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack/Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
