Description

A tender, spiced apple bread with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping that captures the cozy flavors of apple fritters in a simple, quick loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until combined.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in chopped apples evenly into the batter.
Prepare the cinnamon streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts if using.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon streusel topping liberally over the surface.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, starting to check at 40 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Use firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for best texture. Keep butter cold for the streusel topping to achieve crumbly texture. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. Vegan substitutions include flax eggs, plant-based milk, and coconut oil or vegan margarine.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of l
Calories: 275
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 220
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 39
Fiber: 2
Protein: 4

Keywords: apple fritter bread, cinnamon streusel, Amish bread, apple bread, quick bread, cozy breakfast, fall baking, easy apple bread