Dutch Apple Bread

         This bread recipe has definitely become a favorite of mine. I can serve this for a light breakfast, a midmorning snack, late afternoon snack or after dinner. Yes, I like snacking on this delightful bread. It has such a warm and inviting flavor.

It actually reminds me of fall. Which, by the way, is right around the corner. This bread is slightly sweet, has a delicious topping and glaze and just makes me say YUM! I have learned to double the batch so there is enough for everyone.

            The texture I get after baking this bread is more like a pound cake, which I love also. It is moist and perfectly crumbly. You could actually use any variety of apple for this recipe.

I think you should find one that is sturdier and will hold up to the baking. You do want to avoid the softer types such as Red Delicious or Goldens.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Which type of apple do you suggest?

Personally, I like to use the Granny Smith apples. They just hold up better the way I like. You could also use Fiji or HoneyCrisp.

            Does any loaf pan work?

I like my ceramic or aluminized steel loaf pans the best. These types bake more evenly than others.

            How can I keep this bread fresh?

This bread should be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and kept in the refrigerator. As long as it is in an airtight wrapping or container, you could keep it on the counter also for 1 to 2 days. In the refrigerator it will last for 4 to 5 days. You can keep this in the freezer, wrapped tightly in plastic, and keep it for 3 months.

What do you need to make Dutch Apple Bread

            1 ½ cups of green apple, peeled and diced

            ½ cup butter, softened

            1 cup granulated white sugar

            1 tsp baking powder

            1 tsp vanilla extract

            2 large eggs

            ½ cup milk

            ½ tsp salt

            2 cups all purpose flour

            ½ cup walnuts

Topping:

            ⅓ cup flour

            2 tbsp brown sugar

            2 tbsp white granulated sugar

            2 tsp cinnamon

            5 tbsp butter, cold and cubed

Glaze:

            1 tbsp butter, melted

            ½ cup confectioner’s sugar

            ¼ tsp vanilla extract

            1 tbsp milk

How to make Dutch Apple Bread

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 350*

Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray

SECOND STEP:

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and the sugar

Add in the milk, eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly

a)

b)

c)

d)

THIRD STEP:

Mix in the baking powder, salt and flour

a)

b)

c)

d)

Do not over-mix

FOURTH STEP:

Fold in the nuts and the apples

a)

b)

c)

Spread the batter into the loaf pan

FIFTH STEP:

In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients and combine with a fork until it forms pea size crumbles

a)

b)

Sprinkle over the batter in the loaf pan

SIXTH STEP:

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

Let the bread cool, then remove from the loaf pan

SEVENTH STEP:

When cool, whisk the glaze ingredients together in a small bowl

a)

b)

c)

d)

Drizzle over the top of the cooled bread

Slice and serve!

YUM!