Ingredients:

  • 2 cups apples (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the apples. Toss 2 cups diced apples with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Note: This allows the fruit to soften and release juices early.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients. Combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the fats. Beat 0.5 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add the liquids. Mix in 2 eggs one at a time, followed by 1 tablespoon vanilla and 0.5 cup sour cream.
  5. Incorporate the flour. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet until just combined.
  6. Fold the fruit. Gently stir the macerated apples and any released juices into the batter.
  7. Create the swirl. Mix 0.25 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl.
  8. Layer the pan. Pour half the batter into the greased pan, sprinkle half the swirl, add the rest of the batter, and top with the remaining swirl.
  9. Bake the bread. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 1 hour until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the loaf. Let it sit in the pan for 10 minutes until the structure sets before transferring to a wire rack.