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Cinnamon Apple Streusel Bread

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A cozy, homemade quick bread loaded with juicy apples, warm cinnamon, and topped with a buttery streusel and vanilla glaze. Perfect for fall mornings, potlucks, or as a comforting treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional, to toss with apples)
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Vanilla Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and dice apples. Toss with lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Fold in the prepared apples, distributing evenly without overmixing.
  7. Make the streusel: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cold butter, and salt. Cut butter in with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle streusel evenly over batter, pressing lightly.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment and cool completely on a rack.
  11. Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.
  12. Slice with a serrated knife and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For best results, dice apples small so they cook through. Streusel topping works best with cold butter. Bread slices cleaner when fully cooled. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute appropriate flour and milk/butter. Add nuts or berries for variation. Bread freezes well for up to 2 months.

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