Gluten-Free Cinnamon Apple Bread (Ready-to-Print Version)

A moist loaf blending gluten-free flour with honeycrisp apples and warm cinnamon for a comforting fall treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
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

→ Filling & Add-Ins

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, incorporating air for tender texture.
03 - Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, fully blending each before adding the next, then stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Fold in sour cream gently using a spatula or mixer on low speed to maintain moistness and richness.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid toughness.
06 - Toss chopped apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for a sweet, spiced filling.
07 - Pour half the batter into a greased or lined loaf pan, spread half the apple mixture evenly atop, then gently swirl with a knife. Repeat layering and swirling with remaining batter and apples.
08 - Let the assembled batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to hydrate the flours and improve crumb.
09 - Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
10 - Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely, allowing structure to set.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and finer crumb.
02 - Line loaf pan with parchment paper extending over edges for easy removal.
03 - Chop apples uniformly to ¼ inch for even baking.
04 - Tent with foil if bread browns too quickly during baking.
05 - Allow bread to cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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