Baking Time: 50-60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (about 2 medium-sized apples)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Intensity: High
- Time: 10 minutes
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Prepare the Streusel Topping:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 5 minutes
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold cubed butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 3 minutes
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar:
- Intensity: Medium
- Time: 5 minutes
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Add Dry Ingredients:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 3 minutes
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in Apples and Yogurt:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 3 minutes
Gently fold in the chopped apples and yogurt (or sour cream) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Transfer to Loaf Pan:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Add Streusel Topping:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
10. Bake:
- Intensity: High
- Time: 50-60 minutes
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Make Glaze:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 5 minutes
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the glaze.
12. Glaze and Cool:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 5 minutes
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread.
13. Slice and Enjoy:
- Intensity: Low
- Time: 2 minutes
Once the glaze has set, slice the Apple Pie Bread and enjoy it with your favorite hot beverage!
Note:
- Ensure that the apples are finely chopped to distribute them evenly throughout the bread.
- Adjust the sugar in the streusel and glaze according to your sweetness preference.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 280mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
