Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
• Pour the apple cider mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly runny.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
• Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out with a few crumbs and the top is golden brown.
• Once the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
• While the bread is still warm, pour the ¼ cup apple cider over the loaf in the pan.
• In a small bowl, combine the ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons apple pie spice.
• Carefully remove the bread from the pan and place it on a large piece of parchment paper.
• Sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture evenly over the bread, rotating the loaf as needed to coat all sides.
• Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.