Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Swirled Apple Butter Bread is a deliciously moist and flavorful fall treat that combines the sweetness of honey and apple butter with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese swirl. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this loaf features tender apples and a luscious honey butter spread for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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For the Bread
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 1/4 cup yogurt or sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
For the Honey Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×5 inch bread pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and set aside for swirling.
- Make the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, apple butter, honey, yogurt or sour cream, egg, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt, mixing until the ingredients are just incorporated.
- Layer the Batter and Fillings: Spoon half of the batter into the prepared bread pan. Dollop teaspoon-sized amounts of the room temperature cream cheese over the batter. Using a sharp paring knife, gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter. Spread the chopped apples evenly over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples. Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the apples and cinnamon sugar; it’s okay if the batter doesn’t completely cover the apples. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake the Bread: Place the bread pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. To prevent over-browning, cover the bread loosely with foil halfway through baking.
- Prepare Honey Butter: While the bread bakes, combine the softened salted butter, honey, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before removing it from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature, spreading slices with the prepared honey butter for extra flavor.
Notes
- This bread is slightly healthier yet tastes better than many coffee shop offerings, making it a perfect fall treat to enjoy with coffee or tea.
- Using Honeycrisp apples provides a crisp sweetness, but you can substitute with other sweet-tart apple varieties.
- Covering the bread halfway through baking prevents burning of the cinnamon sugar topping.
- You can substitute yogurt for sour cream to adjust the tanginess to your preference.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and butter alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of the loaf)
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
