Gluten-Free Cinnamon Apple Bread (Printer-Friendly Version)

Moist cinnamon apple loaf with gluten-free flour, warm spices, and tender crumb for autumn gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum included)
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

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

→ Filling & Add-Ins

12 - 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
13 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Whisk together gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl to ensure even distribution.
02 - Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy to incorporate air for a tender texture.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract evenly.
04 - Fold in sour cream gently with a spatula or mixer on low speed to maintain moisture and richness in the batter.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid toughening the batter.
06 - Toss chopped apples with brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated to create sweet spiced pockets in the bread.
07 - Pour half the batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan, spread half the apple mixture over it, and lightly swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and apples, finishing with a swirl.
08 - Allow the assembled batter to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to hydrate the flours for a smoother crumb.
09 - Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a homogeneous batter and finer crumb.
02 - Line the loaf pan with parchment paper overhang for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
03 - Chop apples uniformly in 1/4-inch pieces for even baking and distribution.
04 - Tent the loaf with foil if browning accelerates before the interior is fully baked.
05 - Allow bread to cool completely before slicing to preserve structure and reduce crumbling.

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