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A loaf of the browned butter apple streusel loaf with three slices cut out. The loaf sits on a cutting board and apples sit in the background.

Brown Butter Apple Streusel Bread

This Brown Butter Apple Streusel Bread is a moist, bakery-style quick bread filled with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and rich nutty brown butter. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel and sweet glaze, it’s the perfect fall baking recipe for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Jamie

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 1 ½ cups chopped apples
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 tablespoons browned butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter very cold

For the Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Watch the butter carefully, as it can easily go from browned to burnt! Set aside to cool.
  • If you wish to peel the apples, do so before chopping. Chop apples into small pieces and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Cut in the very cold butter until mixture is crumbly. I use a cheese grater to easily grate the butter. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk the browned butter, sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until smooth. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry, then gently fold in chopped apples.
  • Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then sprinkle with half the crumble topping. Add the remaining batter on top, followed by the rest of the crumble. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Once bread has cooled, whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream. Drizzle over the loaf before slicing and serving.

Notes

Storage:
Room Temperature: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep the crumble crisp, avoid wrapping it too tightly in plastic.
Refrigerator: For longer storage, place the loaf in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Warm slices in the microwave or toaster oven before serving for the best texture.
Freezer: Wrap the cooled loaf (unglazed) tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and add the glaze just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 778IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg
Calories: 537kcal
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