Gluten-Free Cinnamon Apple Bread

This gluten-free cinnamon apple bread is soft, moist, and full of cozy fall flavor. Made with fresh apples, applesauce, and a sweet cinnamon swirl, it’s an easy one-bowl recipe that bakes up tender every time. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a simple fall dessert.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Gluten-Free

Keyword apple cinnamon bread, applesauce bread, easy gluten free dessert, gluten free apple bread, gluten free cinnamon apple bread, gluten free fall baking

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 10

Servings slices

Calories 242kcal

Author Sireesha A.

Equipment

1 9×5-inch loaf pan
3 Mixing Bowls
1 Hand or stand mixer
1 Whisk
1 Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
1 Measuring cups and spoons
1 Paring knife and cutting board
1 Butter knife or skewer
1 Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

2 cups gluten-free flour King Arthur Brand
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened applesauce homemade or store-bought
1 ½ cups peeled cored, and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
¼ cup granulated sugar For the cinnamon swirl
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon For the cinnamon swirl

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the applesauce. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Gently fold in the diced apples.
In a small bowl, mix together the ¼ cup of granulated sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons of ground cinnamon for the cinnamon swirl.
Pour half of the apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter.
Use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter to create a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the cinnamon apple bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy your homemade gluten-free Apple Bread with a hot cup of tea or coffee!

Notes

Baking Tips

Make sure to use a gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum for the best texture.
If your apples are extra juicy, pat them dry before adding them to the batter.
Don’t overmix once you add the dry ingredients — it can make the loaf dense.
Baking time may vary depending on your oven. Check with a toothpick at 50 minutes; it should come out mostly clean.
For dairy-free, swap butter with vegan butter or coconut oil.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.

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