13. Dutch Apple Bread

Dutch Apple Bread is a delightful quick bread loaded with fresh apples and warm spices, topped with a buttery crumb topping and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying snack any time of the day.

Ingredients

Apple Bread Batter:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1½ cups green apples, peeled and diced
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Dutch Crumb Topping:

5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Vanilla Glaze:

1 tablespoon melted butter
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
To make the Dutch crumb topping, combine the cold butter pieces, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. The internal temperature should reach 200°F (93°C).
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the bread cools, prepare the vanilla glaze by whisking together the melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once the bread is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Slice and serve. Enjoy!