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Cinnamon Sugar Swirled Apple Butter Bread. Better than you could get at any coffee shop, this yummy bread is a real fall treat! Soft apple butter bread made with apple butter, sweetened with honey, swirled with cream cheese, and topped with Honeycrisp apples plus sweet cinnamon sugar. Best enjoyed warm, right out of the oven, with a generous smear of salted honey butter. The perfect way to celebrate the autumn apple season!
It’s finally apple season! Look, I love summer produce, but there’s something so special about autumn apples. They’re crisp, sweet, and refreshing. Nothing really can beat a tree-picked apple. They’re one of my favorite fall treats!
Since it is September, I always try my best to really embrace apple season. So many people start breaking out the pumpkin recipes, but it’s just not time – yet.
The inspiration for this recipe is really pretty simple. There are a lot of fall treats out there with apples, especially in bakeries and coffee shops. One of my favorites is an apple cider doughnut, which I highly recommend picking up while picking fresh apples!
I took the flavors I love so much from the apple cider doughnuts and applied them to this bread. I also took some ideas from my pumpkin butter bread that I make every season. Then I combined a few recipes and developed this sweet, soft, and apple-filled bread. I love it!
My first taste testers were my cousin Matt and his wife, Caroline. I sent this bread out with my parents when they went to SoCal last week to give to them. Caroline is in the hospital with a pregnancy complication. But all is expected to go well and they will be meeting their little baby girl (Freya) on Wednesday! Matt and Caroline both raved about this bread to my parents (although anything in comparison to hospital food is good). They couldn’t believe how moist and delicious it was.
Of course, I wanted this bread to be a little more special than all the others out there. So I used spiced apple butter, and not just apples, to really make this yummy! Apple butter is more reduced down than apple sauce, it contains less moisture, and is usually spiced.
You can use my homemade apple butter, or pick some up at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and most grocery stores. Of course, I am partial to mine. Just make sure your apple butter is spiced for best flavor.
This is all made in one bowl. You’ll mix the wet ingredients with the dry and that’s it. I used honey as the sweetener. But mostly because I LOVE the warming flavor it adds to baked goods this time of year. The coconut oil keeps the bread doughy. And a touch of cinnamon sugar really adds the spice.
The next step is to spoon some of the batter into your loaf pan. Then swirl in the cream cheese, add chopped apples, and then the cinnamon sugar. If you don’t love cream cheese, you can omit it, but I think it works well with the fall flavors.
For the apples, Honeycrisps are my go-to. I love them!
As the bread bakes, oh my gosh, your kitchen will smell incredible. It’s going to put you in that cozy fall mood.
While the bread is baking, make the honey butter, and that’s it, done.
This is a very easy fall baking project, so it really should be on your must-make list! Enjoy a slice or two with honey butter. Such a wonderful treat to enjoy! Oslo and Asher both loved every bite of this bread, apples and all! Plus it’s a little healthier than what you’d pick up from the bakery, so we love that!
Looking for other sweet apple recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
Brown Butter Apple Blondies with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
Spiced Pecan Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
Mulled Spiced Apple Cider Doughnuts
Double the Streusel Apple Butter Bars
Homemade Slow Cooker Maple Apple Butter
Lastly, if you make this Cinnamon Sugar Swirled Apple Butter Bread, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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So good! I’ve made this twice now. Smells so much like fall when baking and tastes amazing!
Hey Jenna,
Happy Monday!! I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try!🍁 xxT
Another winner from you. Thanks Tieghan!
Hey Mary,
Happy Monday!! I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try!🍁 xxT
Used apples from a friend’s orchard to make this – soooo good! I’m making it again with one change, mixing the apples into the batter and putting cinnamon sugar in middle with the cream cheese and a sprinkle on top.
Hi Mary,
Happy Sunday!!🎃 I truly appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!
I just realized I’m out of coconut oil, can sub butter or oil and how much?
Thanks!
Hi Tai,
Sure, you could use an equal amount of melted butter or neutral oil. I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
Hi Tieghan!
I have been wanting to make this recipe since you posted it! Trader Joe’s is not selling apple butter this year but I did find an apple cider jam. Do you think that would work?
Thank you!
Hey Tiffany,
I’ve not tested this recipe with apple cider jam so I’m not sure on the results. A thick apple sauce could work or you could make my recipe for apple butter:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Hi Teighan,
Just wanted to check, is there really 1427 calories in a serving?! 😳
Hey Toni,
I always recommend that if the nutritional information is important to you, you use your own personal calculator. Ours is automatic and controlled by google. It’s not something we’d prefer to be using. We are required to. I’m sorry for the trouble, we do our best! Hope you enjoy the recipe! xT
So so good! Made a loaf tonight and I think I will make another tomorrow.
Hey Elisa,
Happy Monday!🎃 I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was tasty for you, thanks a bunch for making it! xx
This looked right up my husband and step sons ally – so I made two. One for my husband and one to send to his son who’s away at college.
My husband downed about half his within the hour, always a good sign! I had to wrap up my step sons to keep it safe so I can ship it off to Montana tomorrow.
It was easy to make but sure doesn’t taste like it! I love the layers, feels fancy without taking the time a fancy recipe does.
You did it again – thank you so much!!
Hey Kristen,
Perfect!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for trying it out! xx
Another killer recipe that I wish I didn’t know about. This breaks is so good and easy to make! It’s not too sweet and is perfect with a cup of hot coffee in the morning. Thanks for another addictive recipe!
Hey Lucy,
Happy Monday!🎃 I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was tasty for you, thanks a bunch for making it! xx
Just made this and followed the recipe exactly. It was delicious!!! Will definitely be making again!
Hey Sharon,
Happy Friday!! I am delighted to hear that this recipe turned out tasty for you, thanks a bunch for giving it a try!
This is soooooooo delicious!!! Perfect as is.
Thanks!!
Hey Shannon,
I truly appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
Hi! How long to I bake for mini loaf pan?
Hi Alexis,
It depends on the size of the loaf pan, but I would start checking for doneness at 20 minutes. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
I just made this and it’s so delicious! Question, do you store it in the fridge or covered on the counter? I doubt it will last more than a day or two, but don’t want it to go bad.
Hi Chelsea,
Happy Monday!! I am delighted to hear that this recipe was tasty for you! Thanks for making it:) You can keep in an airtight container on the counter. xx
Was so delicious! I used apple butter from the store and it still tasted great. The only thing I wish I did differently was add more cream cheese!
Hey Mallory,
Happy Monday!! I am delighted to hear that this recipe was tasty for you! Thanks for making it:) xx
This apple bread was a big hit. I made one modification…to me it called for some walnuts. I toasted and chopped one cup of walnuts and added half to the apple/cream cheese center and the rest on the top just before baking. Just right!
It’s a keeper…this recipe goes in my permanent recipe notebook!
Hey Barbara,
Happy Sunday! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you giving it a try! Love the idea of adding walnuts!🍂 xT