Apple Loaf Recipe

🍏 Apple Cinnamon Loaf Recipe 

This moist and gently spiced apple loaf is a lunchbox hero, after-school snack winner, and crowd-pleaser at any morning tea. Made with fresh Royal Gala apples and a handful of pantry staples—no fancy gadgets needed!

Ingredients

• 90 g butter (about 6 tablespoons), cut into cubes, plus extra for greasing
• 150 g Royal Gala apples (about 2 medium apples), peeled and finely chopped
• 1 extra Royal Gala apple, unpeeled, for garnish
• 1 large egg
• 180 ml cream (3/4 cup)
• 250 g self-raising flour (about 2 cups)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 100 g brown sugar (1/2 cup firmly packed)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare the Tin
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
   Grease and line a loaf tin (approx. 22 x 12 cm) with baking paper.
2. Prep the Apples
   Peel and finely chop 2 Royal Gala apples.
   Slice the remaining 1 apple (unpeeled) into thin rounds (about 5 mm thick), removing the seeds.
3. Melt the Butter
   Place butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until melted.
   Let it cool slightly.
4. Mix the Batter
   In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, honey, and melted butter.
   Add flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar, then gently stir until just combined.
   Fold in the chopped apple.
5. Assemble & Decorate
   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
   Arrange apple slices on top.
6. Bake
   Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
   Let cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips for Busy Parents & Carers

• 🍎 Skip the garnish for quicker prep!
• ❄️ Freezes perfectly: Slice, wrap, and store for lunchboxes.
• 🧼 Muffin version? Divide into a muffin tray and bake for 20–25 mins.

"This recipe has the tick of approval by my family – it's loved by kids and grown-ups alike!"