Here’s a delightful recipe for Apple Pie Bread that combines the flavors of a classic apple pie with the texture of a quick bread. It’s perfect for a fall breakfast or snack!
Ingredients:
- For the Bread:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Streusel Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Prepare the Bread Batter:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples.
- Assemble the Bread:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle the rest of the streusel over the top layer.
- Bake:
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix the ingredients until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bread for an extra touch of sweetness!
Enjoy your delicious apple pie bread! 🍏