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Apple Streusel Bread

This cozy apple streusel bread is the ultimate fall comfort food, combining moist, apple-studded bread with a crumbly brown sugar and walnut topping. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it fills your home with a heavenly aroma and tastes even better the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 2 1/2 cups packaged baking mix
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar for the batter; save the remaining for topping
  • 2/3 cup cooking oil
Topping
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar for sprinkling on top
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional, but adds a lovely crunch

Equipment

  • Two 8x4x2-inch loaf pans
  • Large bowl
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8x4x2-inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups packaged baking mix, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 2 teaspoons apple pie spice.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 4 beaten eggs, a 21-ounce can of apple pie filling, 1 cup applesauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar (for the batter), and 2/3 cup cooking oil.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until everything is moistened. Resist the urge to overmix to ensure a tender texture.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts evenly onto the batter in each pan.
  7. Bake for about 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the loaves to cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then carefully remove and let cool completely.
  9. For best results, wrap the completely cooled bread and let it rest overnight before slicing. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set.

Notes

This apple streusel bread is delightfully simple and perfect for the fall season. If you don't have apple pie spice on hand, you can create your own blend using cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of allspice. Nuts are optional, so feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds, or skip them entirely if needed. For a slightly healthier version, consider replacing half of the cooking oil with Greek yogurt. Allowing the bread to rest overnight truly enhances its flavor and texture.