Ingredients
Here’s everything you need to create this delicious loaf. Feel free to make substitutions where necessary to suit your dietary needs or preferences.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice)
- 1 cup finely chopped apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking until it turns a golden brown and has a nutty aroma. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be sure to stir constantly to prevent burning. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and browned butter, stirring until well incorporated.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine.
- Fold in the chopped apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. The loaf should be golden brown and fragrant.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International