Welcome in fall with this easy Apple Pie Bread! A delicious combination of fresh apples with brown sugar cinnamon streusel and a sweet cinnamon glaze, it comes together in no time and bakes up into a delicious treat no one can resist.
Apple Pie. It’s basically the quintessential fall dessert! It’s the perfect way to take advantage of fresh fall apples and seriously the best way to make your house smell amazing.
And…there are SO many ways to do it! From apple pie bars to apple pie sangria… there’s an apple pie for everyone. And if you can find a way to eat it for breakfast? Even better.
This bread is quite possibly our favorite ever. Not just because it means you can have pie for breakfast…(although that’s a definite bonus)….but because it’s literally oozing with deliciousness. Between the fresh chopped apples and the brown sugar cinnamon streusel and the sweet cinnamon glaze, this bread really does have it all.
And best of all, it’s quick and easy to make. It’s an ideal grab & go option for busy mornings, and perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee on a lazy weekend day. And….it would make an amazing addition to any holiday meal or dessert table!
what you’ll need for this recipe
Flour – Flour is the base of this recipe. I used 3 cups of all purpose flour, but you can feel free to substitute another type of flour. When substituting, be sure to follow substitution instructions.
Sugar – I used 1 cup of granulated sugar to sweeten this bread. A combination of granulated and brown sugar would also be delicious.
Baking powder & baking soda – I used both baking powder (1 Tablespoon) and baking soda (1/4 teaspoon) as leavening agents in this recipe.
Salt – Salt brings out the sweetness of the apples. I used 1/2 teaspoon of table salt.
Egg – 1 egg gives this bread just a bit of lightness and helps to bind all the ingredients together.
Milk – For the liquid I added 1 2/3 cup milk. I used 2% but you can use whatever type you have on hand.
Oil – 1/4 cup of oil makes this bread nice and moist. I used canola oil, but you can use whatever type of oil you prefer for baking.
Apples – I used a combination of Gala and Granny Smith apples in this bread. I like using a combo for balance and variety, but you can use any type of apples you have on hand.
Streusel – I topped the bread with a simple homemade streusel made of flour, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. If you like oats in your streusel feel free to toss some in!
Glaze – Finally, I drizzled a cinnamon glaze made of powdered sugar, milk and cinnamon over the top of the bread once it was baked and cooled.
how to make apple pie bread
Combine the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
Add the wet ingredients. In a medium mixing old combine egg, milk, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to dry mixture. Stir just until moistened.
Stir in the apples. Add chopped, peeled apples (I used Gala and Granny Smith) and cinnamon. Spoon 1/2 of batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Make the streusel topping. Prepare streusel by combining flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Use a fork to blend until mixture resembles large crumbs. Sprinkle half of streusel over the first 1/2 of batter; add remaining batter and sprinkle remaining streusel over the top.
Bake. Bake at 350° for 60-75 minutes, until bread is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack; remove loaf from pan and cool completely.
Glaze. Prepare cinnamon glaze and drizzle over cooled bread.
what kind of apples are best for apple bread?
I used a combination of Gala and Granny Smith apples, but you can use any of your favorites. In general, I like to combine a sweet variety with a tart variety for a more well-rounded flavor.
Recipe Variations
- Use any variety of apples
- Substitute almond flour or another flour (follow substitution guidelines)
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter or streusel
- Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries to the batter
- Substitute streusel topping with oats
- Use half granulated/half brown sugar
- Omit the streusel or glaze
Storage Tips
Leftover bread should be stored at room temperature. I typically wrap mine in foil or store it on a covered plate, but you can also store it in a large ziploc bag or other airtight container.
more apple recipes you’ll love
- Caramel Apple Coffee Cake
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Cranberry Apple Pecan Salad
- Apple Blueberry Muffins
- Apple Carrot Bread
- Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole
- Apple Pear Crisp
- Apple Brie Salad
Apple Pie Bread
Ingredients
Bread
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 2/3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup Gala & Granny Smith Apples peeled & chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Streusel
- 6 Tablespoons flour
- 6 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter softened
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoon milk
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing old combine egg, milk, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to dry mixture. Stir just until moistened.
- Add chopped apples and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Spoon 1/2 of batter into a greased 9 1/4 x5 1/4 inch loaf pan. (*Err on the side of a larger pan if you don't have this exact size.)
- In a small bowl combine streusel ingredients; use a fork to blend until mixture resembles large crumbs.
- Sprinkle half of streusel over the first 1/2 of batter; add remaining batter and sprinkle remaining streusel over the top.
- Bake at 350° for 60-75 minutes, until bread is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack; remove loaf from pan and cool completely.
- Combine glaze ingredients and spoon over cooled bread.
sheenam | thetwincookingproject.net says
OMG! This is going to be my favourite bread now! Trying your recipe super soon.
Kathy says
Is it white sugar in the bread and brown sugar in the streusel? Recipe doesn’t specify. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I want the entire loaf right this minute!! Look at that topping! Look at that glaze!! ohhhh boy!
Melanie Bauer says
Wow looks perfect and tasty! Can’t wait to have this anytime of the day, love it!
Abeer says
OMG! I love the texture of this Apple Pie Bread! A must try recipe!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
It looks so good! Perfect with my morning coffee!
Carol says
I think I will make apple pie muffins. I love to freeze them, so I have them whenever I want!
Mahy Elamin says
I like this bread! That sounds so flavorful! One of my favs. I can’t WAIT to try this! Thank you for this great recipe! So YUMMY!
Chrissie Baker says
I like this bread! Wonderful combination of ingredients. It look so yummy!
Andrea says
Do I need 1 cup of each apple or 1 cup combined?
Lynn says
Hello, i can’t wait to try your Apple pie bread. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
It calls for granulated sugar in the bread ingredients and then sugar in the streusel ingredients. Upon reading the entire post it says brown sugar streusel topping.
Is Smidge and Spoon white sugar or brown sugar. I cannot get that brand here in
Canada ????????. Just wondering have you tried to swirl in the streusel with a knife
Before baking. Thank you
Debbie Devereaux says
Well it should have specified since I used sugar on both. I usually look at ingredients to see if I would like to make it or not, I really dont read the whole thing from beginning to stat and I bet there are alot more out there that did the same thing. I kept thinking something was wrong with this that it was white sugar. But I would have never thought they would put it up without proof reading it first. Hoping they change this so no one else make the same mistake
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
I definitely need to give this a try! Perfect for fall!
cheryl kesel says
NOT WHITE wish I saw this first just made this does not look like the bread on here
Rejekibet says
This Apple Pie Bread looks absolutely delicious! I love the idea of combining those classic flavors into a delightful loaf. Can’t wait to try this recipe and enjoy a slice warm out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream. Thanks for sharing!