Skip the apple pie and make this moist apple bread with a pecan streusel topping instead.
The batter is loaded with fresh apple, pecans or walnuts, and raisins.
Plus, the nutty, sweet streusel topping adds a delicious crunch.
Credit: Kritsada Panichgul
Turn to this recipe instead of pie for a little something different when cravings strike.
Ingredients for Apple Pie Bread
This bread is a great way to use a bounty of apples.
Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan; set aside.
Beat in sugar until combined.
Add buttermilk or sour milk, if using, and baking powder; beat until combined.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined.
Add flour and salt; beat until combined.
Stir in apple, nuts, and raisins.
Bake
Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly.
Sprinkle Streusel-Nut Topping over batter.
Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Wrap and store overnight before slicing.
Makes 1 loaf (14 servings).
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour.
Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in walnuts or pecans.
To make 1/4 cup sour milk, place 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup.
Add enough milk to make 1/4 cup total liquid; stir.
Let mixture stand for 5 minutes before using.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
