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Apple Cider Cornbread with Fresh Apples & Butter-Cardamom Glaze

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Dietary: Apples, Fresh Fruits + Berries, Grains, Flours + Cereals
Description

A warmly spiced, gluten-free cornbread made lightning-fast with a boxed mix, enriched with apple cider, fresh apples, and finished with a silky butter-cardamom glaze. Sweet-savory, nostalgic, and perfect for fall dinners, soup nights, or fika.

Ingredients
    Cornbread
  • 1 box Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Cornbread Mix
  • Ingredients called for on the box EXCEPT:
  • Replace water/milk with apple cider (same amount)
  • 1 large apple, peeled and finely diced (Honeycrisp or Gala are perfect)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom
    • Optional but lovely:
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (adds richness. Substitue, vegan butter)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • Butter-Cardamom Glaze
  • 3 tbsp butter (substitue, vegan butter)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp apple cider (or milk/cream)
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom
  • Pinch of salt
  • splash of vanilla (Optional)
Instructions
    1. Prep
  1. 1
    Preheat oven per box instructions. Grease an 8x8 pan or a small cast-iron skillet for extra cozy edges.
    2. 2. Mix
  2. 2
    In a bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to package directions, subbing apple cider for the liquid.
    3. Fold in:
  3. 3
    Diced apples
  4. 4
    Cinnamon + cardamom
  5. 5
    Optional butter and maple syrup
  6. 6
    Do not overmix—gentle folds keep it tender.
    7. 3. Bake
  7. 7
    Pour into prepared pan and bake according to package timing, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Let cool slightly (about 10 minutes).
  9. 9
    Butter-Cardamom Glaze
  10. 10
    Melt butter gently (microwave or small saucepan).
  11. 11
    Whisk in powdered sugar, cardamom, salt, and apple cider until smooth and pourable.
  12. 12
    Drizzle generously over warm cornbread so it melts into the top.
Note

Swede Dish Notes & Variations

  • Savory-leaning: Reduce glaze and serve with sharp cheddar or whipped salted butter
  • Extra Nordic: Add a pinch of nutmeg or grated apple instead of diced
  • Dessert-y: Finish with flaky salt or chopped toasted walnuts
  • Brunch move: Serve warm with yogurt or crème fraîche on the side
Keywords: apple cider cornbread, gluten free cornbread, Bob’s Red Mill cornbread mix, apple cornbread, cardamom glaze, fall baking, quick cornbread, Swede Dish recipe, Nordic inspired baking, easy gluten free bread
Read it online: https://swededish.com/recipe/apple-cider-cornbread-with-fresh-apples-butter-cardamom-glaze/
Abby Phillips
Foodie + Boy Mom