Honeycrisp Apple Bread (Printer-Friendly)

Moist loaf with Honeycrisp apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg—ideal for autumn mornings or festive brunches.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - ½ cup sour cream

→ Fillings and Add-Ins

12 - 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
13 - ¼ cup brown sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until evenly mixed.
02 - Beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract. Scrape down the bowl as needed to ensure an even mixture.
04 - Mix in sour cream until the batter is smooth, ensuring moisture and tenderness in the final loaf.
05 - Gently fold dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter just until no flour streaks remain, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
06 - Toss peeled, chopped apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly coated.
07 - Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan, spread half of the apple mixture over it, then top with remaining batter and apples. Use a butter knife to gently swirl apples into the batter for a marbled effect.
08 - Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Room temperature ingredients promote a smoother batter and better rise.
02 - Chop apples into uniform small cubes (approx. ¼ inch) for even softening.
03 - Use parchment paper to line the loaf pan for easy removal and clean slicing.
04 - Incorporate apple mixture carefully to create visually distinct marbling.

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