Description
This Apple Pie Bread combines the comforting flavors of apple pie with the soft, moist texture of bread, making it a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (120 ml) butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) buttermilk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp apple pie spice mix
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) grated apples
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) currants
For the Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
- 2 tbsp currants
For the Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 2 oz (60 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp (15-30 ml) milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the buttermilk, baking powder, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, apple pie spice mix, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated apples and currants.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- For the streusel topping, in a small bowl, combine the dark brown sugar and flour. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the currants.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bread is baking, prepare the cream cheese drizzle by mixing the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and pourable.
- Once the bread is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the cooled bread before serving.
Notes
- Grating the apples ensures you get apple flavor in every bite.
- The dark brown sugar in the streusel topping caramelizes beautifully, adding a crunchy texture.
- You can store the bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Substitute currants with raisins if preferred.
- The cream cheese drizzle adds a sweet, tangy finish reminiscent of a pie lattice.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55