DUTCH APPLE BREAD RECIPE (2024)

Dutch Apple Bread is made from scratch with butter, sugar and fresh apples. This apple quick bread recipe has amazing flavors and is topped with a cinnamon streusel and drizzled with warm vanilla glaze.

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The Best Apple Bread

This Dutch Apple Bread is something I love any time of the day. I have at least 4 recipes I have written already that are similar but I have to say, this one is my favorite! This apple bread has the best aroma and an almost pound cake like texture- you will not be able to stop eating it. I love how easy it is to make as well!

Dutch Apple Bread Recipe Ingredients

For the Bread, you will need:

-Butter: We use ½ cup softened butter, which is 1 stick. I usually use salted butter, but use what you have on hand!

-Sugar: You need 1 cup of granulated sugar to make this bread nice and sweet.

-Eggs: Just 2 large eggs is all you need to help bind this bread together well.

-Milk: You will need ½ cup milk for the batter. Dairy milk or almond milk works best. I do not recommend using soy milk.

-Vanilla: Using 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to help enhance the flavors in this bread.

-Flour: Use 2 cups of all-purpose flour for the base of this bread dough.

-Salt: You will need ½ teaspoon of salt to help enhance the flavors in the bread.

-Baking powder: You need 1 teaspoon of baking powder to help the bread rise and leaven properly.

-Apple: You need 1 ½ cups diced peeled green apple (you can also use a HoneyCrisp apple, Fuji, or similar!)

-Nuts: Using ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans will add a fantastic crunch to the bread.

For the Topping, you will need:

-Butter: You will need 5 tablespoons of cold butter. This will help to give the crumbly texture we want.

-Flour: Using ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour is needed for the topping to turn out just right.

-Sugars: Use 2 tablespoons each of granulated sugar and brown sugar to make the topping sweet.

-Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon will give the topping a nice warm flavor.

For the Glaze, you will need:

-Butter: Use 1 tablespoon of melted butter to make the glaze taste nice and rich.

-Powdered sugar: You need ½ cup of powdered sugar to make the glaze smooth and sweet.

-Milk: You will need 1 tablespoon of milk to get the glaze to the right consistency.

-Vanilla: Use ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract to help enhance the flavors in the icing.

How to make Dutch Apple Bread

Prep

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Then, line a bread pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray. I use a 10″ bread pan but this recipe works in standard 8″ loaf pans as well. The baked bread will just be taller.

Chop apples into small square pieces, set aside.

Make the bread batter

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the butter and sugar together.

Next, add in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract and stir well to incorporate.

Then, mix in the dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking powder. )

Now time to fold in apples and nuts.

Lastly, transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.

Make topping

Start by combining the cold butter, brown and white sugars, flour, and cinnamon. Mix with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly.

Then, sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the batter in the pan.

Bake

Bake for 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in bread, comes out clean. (Internal temperature of bread will be 200 degrees F when fully cooked.)

Let cool before adding the glaze.

Glaze

Mix together the melted butter, powder sugar, and milk until smooth.

Remove the bread from the pan and drizzle the glaze over the top.

Slice and serve. Enjoy!

WHAT IS THE BEST TYPE OF APPLE TO BAKE WITH?

There are many types of apples to choose from and although they are all delicious on their own, when baking some hold up better than others. I have baked with many different apples and my all time favorite truly is Granny Smith green apples. They are in every store and easy to find, they are crispy and hold their form well when they have been cooked down. More types that are good for baking with are Fuji, HoneyCrisp, Pink Lady and McIntosh Red apple. I’d avoid Red Delicious, Golden Delicious or other soft apples as they tend to fall apart and lose flavor when baked.

Can you Freeze Apple Bread?

Yes, you can freeze this Dutch Apple Bread as long as you securely wrap it and store in an airtight container. I like to wrap mine in foil then store in a freezer Ziplocked bag. Be sure to eat it within 1-2 months! Also, do not add the glaze until after you have thawed it.

AVOID SUNKEN BREAD

The easiest and best way to avoid sunken bread is to use a cooking thermometer to check the inside of the loaf. Fully cooked bread will register 200°F on a thermometer. My all-time favoritethermometer is the Thermapen. It’s super fast and incredibly durable. Anothergreat cooking thermometer is the ThermoPopwhich is a more basic version that works just as well!

How do I peel an Apple?

Many recipes for apples require that you core and peel them. There are a variety of ways to do this, and they’re all simple!

If you’re just peeling & coring a few apples at a time: I like to use a basic vegetable peeler, plus an apple slicer that cuts apples into 16 pieces. These smaller slices are better for baking as the apple cooks faster since they’re smaller slices. That way the crust/cake or whatever you’re baking apples into isn’t too dark before the apples are done cooking!

If you’ve got a large batch of apples to cook: If you use a lot of apples, you probably should consider getting one of these handy peeler corer slicers. You can peel, core & slice half a bushel in about 15 minutes with this tool!

Choose which category of apple recipes you’d like to browse:

Apple Pies

Apple Cookies/Bars

Apple Cakes

Apple Breads

Miscellaneous Apple Recipes

What Type of Vanilla Extract Should I Use?

A few years ago I tested 10 different vanilla extracts and found new favorites! I love using TOTONAC’s Mexican Vanilla for everyday use. It’s pure vanilla and contains no alcohol, which I like because I don’t like the taste of extracts made with alcohol. Each time I try another, I go back to Totonac’s quickly afterward; it’s so good! I also love using Nielsen Massey Vanilla Bean Paste. Again, this one has the best flavor by far!

What Spices are Good in Apple Bread?

Baking apple bread? Don’t forget the spices! Adding cinnamon is a must – it will add some delicious warmth and natural sweetness to your loaf. A dash of nutmeg in the bread batter can also be wonderful when paired with cinnamon, as it lends a delicate flavor and aroma. Throw in a pinch of clove to round out the nutty, earthy notes that will really bring out the sweetness of the apples. The combination of these three spices ensures that your homemade apple bread is flavorful, moist, and utterly scrumptious!

How to know if the bread is done?

Your bread should register about 200 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer to ensure that it has been cooked fully. Not only that but the top should appear to be a nice golden brown color and as the bread cools, it shouldn’t sink, but should instead remain well-shaped with a rounded top.

BEST BREAD PAN?

I bake a lot of bread and the pans I prefer are eitherceramic, glass or cast iron. These pans will bake bread more evenly and release the bread more easily after baking. I don’t like using dark or nonstick pans because the bread cooks unevenly. It darkens on the outside before the bread is cooked on the inside, so the coloring is uneven. Read more aboutwhich bread pan is the best here!

My Apple Bread sank. What happened?

This happens to me occasionally too! Often it’s because I’ve overmixed the batter. Quick bread (referring to a bread recipe that doesn’t use yeast) does not like to be stirred too much, so try to just barely mix all the ingredients together. Another culprit could be overfilling the pan. The bread pan should be only half full each time. As always, make sure your leavening ingredients- baking soda and baking powder- aren’t too old. Baking soda should only be on your shelf for 6-9 months before purchasing new. I purchase it in bulk (I bake a lot!) and refrigerate it to help it last longer.

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