Everybody has heard of banana bread. We’ve all tried to make it in quarantine! Now, what about apple bread? It’s time for banana bread to step away while this apple bread recipe takes over! If you like apple pie, you’re going to love this dutch apple bread recipe. It is fragrant, delicious, and filled with apple and nut bites.
This apple bread will make a great dessert or breakfast for anyone. You can pack it as a snack and take it to work or bring it to your friend’s housewarming party. Take it with you on road trips and snack on this delicious dessert whenever you feel like it.
How to make Dutch Apple Bread?
Whisk sugar and butter until they are creamy.
Add eggs, milk, and vanilla to the sugar mixture and whisk.
Add baking powder, salt, and flour to the mix.
Add your apples and nuts, and toss the mixture.
To make your topping, combine cold butter, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Line a 10x4x3-inch baking pan with parchment paper and pour the dough in it.
Sprinkle the topping on top.
Bake for 55-60 minutes at 350 F degrees.
Cool on a rack.
Mix melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the glaze.
Pour it on top of the bread.
How to freeze apple bread?
You can freeze apple bread the same way you would freeze banana bread. Let it cool down to room temperature. Then, wrap it up in some foil and put it in a zip lock bag. Keep it in the freezer for up to 2 months. To defrost it, simply put it in the fridge overnight.
How to make my apple bread moist?
Your apple bread might be turning out dry because you’re adding too much flour to the recipe. Make sure you follow the recipe very closely and use exactly the measurements suggested. If your apple bread is consistently coming out too dry, try using less flour next time.
What apples should I use for dutch apple bread?
The best apples for this recipe are hard and green apples. I recommend Granny Smith or Fugi. These will stay put during the baking process and not turn into mush.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter 1 cube
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups diced peeled green apple
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Whisk sugar and butter until they are creamy.
Add eggs, milk, and vanilla to the sugar mixture and whisk.
Add baking powder, salt, and flour to the mix.
Add your apples and nuts, and toss the mixture.
To make your topping, combine cold butter, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Line a 10x4x3-inch baking pan with parchment paper and pour the dough in it.
Sprinkle the topping on top.
Bake for 55-60 minutes at 350 F degrees.
Cool on a rack.
Mix melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the glaze.
Pour it on top of the bread.
