Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf

This moist and tender gluten-free apple cinnamon loaf, bursting with warm spice and sweet apple chunks. Its perfectly crumbly texture makes it an ideal treat for breakfast or dessert.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 65 min Total: 220 min Serves: 10

At a glance: This hard baking recipe yields 10 servings in about 3h 40m (15 min prep, 65 min cook). It uses 11 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, gluten-free baking powder — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more baking recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf: When preparing this baking recipe, use a flour blend and baking powder labeled gluten-free, and line the loaf pan with parchment or dust it with GF flour rather than using a baking spray that contains flour. A wooden spoon that has stirred wheat batters can hold residue in its grain, so mix with a silicone spatula or a dedicated spoon.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf: This recipe is crafted using a gluten-free flour blend and avoids all gluten-containing grains. Check every packaged ingredient for a gluten-free label.

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Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum (if using), gluten-free baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Ensure all the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined, creating a uniform mixture for about 1 minute.
2 In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the warm milk, room temperature eggs, sugar, and melted butter or oil until well emulsified. Continue whisking for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
3 Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be thick and slightly sticky, which is normal for gluten-free doughs. Gently fold in the diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
4 Lightly grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan with gluten-free flour or line it with parchment paper. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with the back of your spoon. You can wet your hands slightly to help smooth the top of the batter if it's too sticky to handle.
5 Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean and the top is a deep golden brown. The aroma of cinnamon and apple should fill your kitchen. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing, about 1-2 hours.

Tips & Notes

Dice the apples small, about 1/4 inch, and pat them dry. Large or wet pieces sink to the bottom of a thick gluten-free batter and leave damp pockets around them.
A loaf this dense browns before the center sets during the 55-65 minute bake. If the top is deep golden before a skewer comes out clean, lay foil loosely over the pan.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then on a rack until completely cool before slicing. Gluten-free crumb is still setting while warm and turns gummy if cut early.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf take?

Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, including resting time: 15 minutes to prep and 65 minutes to cook, for 10 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf?

Check gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, gluten-free baking powder before they go into Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf. Use a flour blend and baking powder labeled gluten-free, and line the loaf pan with parchment or dust it with GF flour rather than using a baking spray that contains flour. A wooden spoon that has stirred wheat batters can hold residue in its grain, so mix with a silicone spatula or a dedicated spoon.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf use?

Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Loaf relies on a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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