This quick and easy Dutch Apple Bread is the perfect treat for any occasion. It’s soft, moist, and packed with chunks of apple and nuts, topped with a cinnamon-sugar crust and finished off with a sweet glaze. It’s a warm, comforting dessert that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or tea!

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Recipe Highlights

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8-10

Ingredients

For the Bread:

½ cup softened butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup milk (room temperature)
2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)

2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 medium apples, diced (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)

½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

For the Topping:

¼ cup cold butter (cubed)

¼ cup sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup flour

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp lemon juice (optional for a whiter glaze)

Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10x4x3-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Prepare the Batter:
In a mixer bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract, eggs, and milk, beating until fully incorporated.
Add Dry Ingredients:
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
Add Apples and Nuts:
Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts.

Prepare the Topping:
In a separate bowl, combine cold butter, sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until the topping is crumbly.
Assemble and Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and lemon juice (if using) until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.

Glaze and Serve:
Once the bread is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Slice and serve!

Tips for the Best Dutch Apple Bread

Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature to avoid a lumpy batter.
Use Chilled Butter for the Topping: Keep your butter cold to create a crumbly topping. Handle it quickly to avoid melting.

Don’t Overmix the Batter: To keep the bread light and fluffy, mix the batter gently until just combined.
Apples to Use: Choose tart apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best texture and flavor.
Freezing: To freeze, let the bread cool completely, wrap it in foil, and store in a ziplock bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

This Dutch Apple Bread is an easy, delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall year-round. With its moist texture, crunchy topping, and sweet glaze, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

Dutch Apple Bread Recipe

Recipe by snackonmeat

Servings

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Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

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Dutch Apple Bread Recipe
This Dutch Apple Bread is irresistibly fluffy, moist, and fragrant! Packed with chunks of green apple and nuts, topped with a cinnamon-sugar crumble, and drizzled with a vanilla glaze, it’s the ultimate comfort food for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

For the Bread:
½ cup softened butter (1 stick)

1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup milk

1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder
1 ½ cups peeled and diced green apples (such as Granny Smith)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

For the Topping:
5 tbsp cold butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:
1 tbsp melted butter
½ cup powdered sugar

1 tbsp milk
¼ tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x4x3-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.

Prepare the Batter:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients:

Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just incorporated. Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts.
Make the Topping:
In a separate bowl, combine the cold butter, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.

Assemble and Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Bread:

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Glaze the Bread:
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread. Slice and serve!
Tips for Perfect Apple Bread

Apples: Use tart, firm apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor.
Topping Butter: Keep the butter cold while preparing the topping to achieve a crumbly texture.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for a smooth batter.

Check for Doneness: Begin checking for doneness at 55 minutes with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, your bread is ready!
This Dutch Apple Bread is perfect for cozy mornings or an after-dinner treat. The combination of cinnamon-sugar topping and vanilla glaze makes every bite heavenly!