Apple Streusel Bread
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4.6
Apple Streusel Bread
Description
Apple Streusel Bread is prepared by folding peeled and diced apples into a creamed mixture of butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, combined with flour, baking powder, and milk. Half of the batter is poured into a loaf pan, followed by a sprinkling of cinnamon, brown sugar, and optionally chopped walnuts, before layering the remaining batter on top. The loaf is baked at 350ºF until done.
The streusel sugar topping bakes into a crunchy, sweet crust that contrasts with the tender apple-studded bread interior. The fresh apples provide pockets of moisture and a mild tartness which balances the sweetness from the batter and topping. The added glaze made from powdered sugar and heavy cream is drizzled over after cooling, giving a subtle richness and extra sweetness.
This bread is ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert. It pairs well with coffee or tea and can be served plain or with a spread of butter. The texture contrasts between moist crumb and crumbly topping provide a pleasant eating experience.
Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 48 hours to maintain freshness. If using unsalted butter, adding half a teaspoon of salt adjusts the flavor balance. Cutting into 10 slices gives reasonable portions. Nutritional values are approximate and depend on ingredient brands.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups apple peeled, cored and diced, about 3 apples, chopped
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar 72 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 grams
- 1/3 cup walnuts optional, 42 grams, crushed
Loaf Batter:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar 133 grams
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature, 4 ounces, salted
- 2 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 6 grams
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 195 grams
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder 5 grams
- ½ cup milk 4 ounces, 2%
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar 65 grams
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream 46 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, if desired.
- Peel and dice the apples into small pieces. Set aside. 1 1/2 cups chopped apples
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Add in nuts if you'd like. Set aside. 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup crushed walnuts
Loaf Batter:
- In a large bowl, cream the granulated sugar and butter together until creamy. Add in the eggs and vanilla, then mix until combined. 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup salted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Add in the flour and baking powder alternately with the milk and mix just until combined. Then fold in the apples. Do not overmix! 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder, ½ cup 2% milk
- Pour half of the bread batter into your prepared pan and set aside the rest. Sprinkle 1/2 of the sugar mixture over the batter. Spoon the remaining loaf batter on top, then sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan and then cool completely on a wire rack before glazing. **The exact baking time will depend on the type and size of baking pan you have. Check the bread after 40 minutes and then every 5 minutes after until the bread tests done.
For the glaze:
- In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Then, drizzle all over the top of your finished bread.
Notes
- Keep the bread in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 48 hours for best quality.
- If using unsalted butter, add 1/2 teaspoon salt to balance sweetness.
- The bread is divided into about 10 slices for serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 455IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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