Embrace the cozy charm of our Dutch Apple Bread, where the fragrant warmth of cinnamon-spiced apples meets the comforting allure of freshly baked bread. This delightful creation is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a symphony of autumn flavors that fills your home with irresistible aromas. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack, this bread invites you to savor the simple pleasures of fall.
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
- 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 unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
For the Apple Topping:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare Apple Topping:
- In a bowl, toss chopped apples with melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare Streusel Topping:
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, chilled butter, and cinnamon. Use your fingers to create a crumbly streusel mixture. Set aside.
- Prepare the Bread Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with applesauce. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Layer with half of the apple topping and half of the streusel topping. Repeat the layers.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the Dutch Apple Bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve, savoring the delightful blend of spiced apples and tender bread.
Enjoy the comforting goodness of our Dutch Apple Bread—a delicious ode to autumn with every slice. This bread is a celebration of the season’s bounty, whether enjoyed with a cup of tea on a quiet afternoon or shared with loved ones. Allow the aroma of cinnamon and apples to envelop you, transforming ordinary moments into treasured memories.