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Overhead view of homemade apple cinnamon streusel bread recipe loaf with golden crumbly topping on a white marble kitchen counter.

Apple Cinnamon Streusel Bread Recipe

Moist, spiced apple cinnamon streusel bread with a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy fall dessert.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall Baking
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Resting Time (batter hydration): 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch loaf pan Metal pan recommended for even baking
  • 1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer For creaming butter & sugar
  • 1 Pastry cutter or fork To make streusel topping
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Prevents soggy bottom
  • 1 Apple peeler/corer Speeds up prep
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer Ensures bread is baked (200–205°F)

Ingredients

Bread Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour structure for quick bread
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps rise
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda reacts with sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon warming spice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg adds depth
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar sweetness
  • 2 large eggs binding
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • ½ cup sour cream Greek yogurt works too
  • 2 medium apples peeled and diced – Granny Smith or Honeycrisp

Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour base of topping
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar adds molasses notes
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon warm spice
  • ¼ cup cold butter cubed – keeps topping crumbly
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional – adds crunch

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour loaf pan.
  • Prepare streusel: mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, cut in cold butter, chill.
  • Whisk dry ingredients for batter.
  • Cream butter and sugar, add eggs & vanilla.
  • Alternate adding dry mix and sour cream.
  • Fold in diced apples.
  • Pour batter in pan, top with streusel.
  • Bake 55–65 min, cover if browning too fast.
  • Cool 15 min in pan, then fully on rack.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 90g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.5mg