Apple Pie Bread

Here’s a cozy and moist Apple Pie Bread recipe — like apple pie and quick bread had a delicious baby. Packed with warm cinnamon, tender apples, and a buttery streusel topping, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet fall treat (though good all year!).

🍎 Apple Pie Bread (Quick Bread Style)

Ingredients

For the Bread:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup packed brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup milk or buttermilk

• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1½ cups peeled and finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)

For the Streusel Topping:

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes

Optional Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tablespoons milk

• Dash of vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.

2. Make the streusel topping:

   • In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

   • Cut in the cold butter with a fork or fingers until crumbly. Set aside.

3. Make the batter:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

   • In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and both sugars until fluffy.

   • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add milk and vanilla.

   • Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined.

   • Fold in the chopped apples.

4. Assemble and bake:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

   • Sprinkle streusel evenly on top.

   • Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

   • Let cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

5. Optional glaze:

   • Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth.

   • Drizzle over the cooled bread.

📝 Tips:

• Make it extra moist by adding ¼ cup applesauce or Greek yogurt.

• Want crunch? Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.

• Stores well wrapped at room temp for 2–3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.