Apple Pie Bread
So. It’s 3 months until Christmas. Canyouevenbelieveit?
Considering that it’s still in the 90’s here this week, I’m having an awfully hard time wrapping my mind around the idea that the holidays are going to be here in less than three months. And while it seems just a little crazy that we’re already starting to think about holiday planning, I know these three months are going to fly by.
That’s why I’m so excited about Brenda’s 12 Months of Christmas Treats–it’s a wonderful opportunity to start planning ahead before getting overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Start your baking now–freeze your goodies–and you’ll be prepared for a low stress holiday.
Or, you could do what I do, and just eat all of your goodies before the week is out.
I’ve had this recipe dog-eared for months, and even my husband kept asking when I was going to make it. His favorite dessert (one of the few he’ll actually eat) is apple pie, so I knew this sweet bread would be a big hit.
It mixed up quickly (especially since the Tall Boy shredded all my apples–he really wanted this bread!), and smelled absolutely heavenly while it was baking. This bread wasn’t overly sweet; it was very light, with just the slightest hint of fall spice, and it was incredibly moist from the apples. No dry bread for me!
The streusel topping gave it a nice crunch, although I highly recommend adding nuts (walnuts or pecans) to your topping. I did not add them here because the Tall Boy won’t eat them, but if you like ’em–go for it. If I didn’t live with someone with weird eating issues, they’d be all over the top of this loaf.
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup buttermilk or sour milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (you can substitute cinnamon)
- 2 cups shredded, peeled apple (I used 3 large)
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablesppons butter
- ⅓ cup chopped nuts, optional
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds. Add sugar, and beat on medium to high speed until combined. Add buttermilk and baking powder, beat until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until combined. Add flour, salt and apple pie spice and beat until--you guessed it--combined. Stir in the apples and raisins.
- Spoon batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Stir together brown sugar and flour in a small bowl. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped nuts, if using.
Want to see some other Christmas yummies? Be sure to check out all of the links below!
Have a great Thursday!
I’m linked up at these great parties this week: Crazy Sweet Tuesdays, Trick or Treat Tuesdays, Tasty Tuesdays, Totally Tasty Tuesdays, Cast Party Wednesday, Whip it Up Wednesdays, Watcha’ Whipped Up Wednesdays, Eat, Pray {Read}, Love, Sweet Treats Thursday, Mrs. Fox’s Sweets, Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, Itsy Bitsy Paper, Crumbs and Chaos, I’m Lovin’ It Fridays, Weekend Potluck, and Six Sister’s Stuff!
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Your bread looks fabulous! Happy to be baking along with you this year!
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This sounds like something my father would love! Thanks for sharing!
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This would be loved very much in our house! Thanks for sharing!
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I love apple pie, and I love quick breads, so this looks perfect!!! Thanks for sharing!
Christmas is my jam. I LOVE IT. Immediately following Christmas, I’m left asking, “can we do it again? Please?!” and then proceed to whine, sing Christmas songs, and lust after sugar plums and Christmas cookies all freaking year. So with it approaching, I’m BEYOND ready. Bring it on! Also, bring on a huge loaf pan of this bread. Apple pie bread? Forreals? NEED THIS.
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This bread tasted WONDERFUL! Thanks for sharing. Loved it.
This looks wonderful – yum!
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this is my kind of bread! perfect for fall!
cara recently posted..Heath Bar Cookies– Week 1 of 12 weeks of Christmas Treats
I really liked this bread! It is my all time favorite now over all the other sweet breads and loafs I have tasted.
I know – I tried decorating for Halloween. But I’m just not into it! It’s gonna be 100 here this weekend. How can I think about pine trees???? š
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Banana Cake with Caramel Filling
This looks soooo yummy!!! Can’t wait to take a look at all the other goodies on this blog hop!
Chandra@the plaid and paisley kitchen recently posted..Chicken Fajita Enchiladaās
We happen to love apple pie and this apple pie bread is just genius. I have to try this out soon.
Trisha recently posted..Week 1 of 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats: Candied Spiced Nuts
I tried to comment on this bread yesterday, but my computer wasn’t cooperating. š I was telling you how incredible sounding this bread is! A nice alternative to my favorite.. banana bread! I have a ton of honey crisp apples in my crisper drawer right now. they are calling my name. š
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I love apple pie–happen to have some leftover in my fridge right now! I like this twist on it though in bread form and even have all the ingredients on hand myself to try this out soon. Thanks for sharing and glad you’re part of the hop this year!
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I know more than one person who would be happy to get this bread as a gift! Sounds incredible!
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This bread looks fantastic. I’m totally drooling over the pictures.
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This looks so easy and delicious. I bet it’s gobbled up pretty quickly.