How to Make Apple Bread Topped with Cinnamon Butter

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions for apple bread:

1. Pour the flour, yeast, salt, and cold water into the mixing bowl. Stir with a spoon until well combined.
2. Use your hand to scrape the flour off the sides and begin to knead the dough. Continue kneading until you have formed a ball and cover the bowl with saran wrap.
3. Let stand for 8 hours at room temperature.
4. Once the dough has risen, grab a cutting board and peel three medium-sized red apples to remove the skin.
5. Next, cut the apples in half, then make two cuts lengthwise to remove the core from each.
6. Finally, cut the slices into cubes.
7. Once done, transfer the cubed apples to a small bowl.
8. Sprinkle the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon, and use a spoon to coat the fruit well.
9. Next, transfer the apples to the bowl with the batter and use your hand to mix them.
10. After kneading the apples into the dough, drizzle the olive oil in a baking dish. Use the paper towel to coat the pan evenly.
11. Then transfer the dough to the plate. Cover the plate or pan with a lid for two hours to bring the dough to room temperature.
12. Once this is done, place the bread in a cold oven with the lid still on. Set it to 425 degrees F and bake for 45 minutes.
13. Then remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes.

Instructions for the cinnamon butter:

1. In a small bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
2. Use a hand mixer to mix it all together for a nice, creamy texture.
3. Transfer the butter to a saran wrap sheet and wrap tightly.
4. Chill in the fridge for an hour before using.

Cut a slice of apple bread and spread it with as much cinnamon butter as you like. Enjoy!

Tips for making the best homemade apple bread

• Make sure to peel the apples before placing them in the batter. If you skip this step, the skin will separate from the apples while baking. This creates pockets of air and a chewy, unappetizing texture. You can use an apple peeler to make this step easier.
• Opt for sour, crisp apples over sweet ones. Red or granny smith apples are a good choice; Fuji or Gala apples will make the bread too sweet.
• Make sure your bread is not underbaked as the center will be sticky and mushy. Put a toothpick in the middle and if it comes out clean, your bread is cooked. If the toothpick has bread in it, bake for 10 more minutes.

Other coverage options

If you want something a little more interesting than butter, we’ve got you covered. If you want more bread for dessert, frosting or frosting is the perfect topping.

• Vanilla frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and a teaspoon of vanilla. Once the bread has cooled completely, pour over the top. Keep in mind that two tablespoons of cream will produce a thicker frosting, while one tablespoon will make it thinner.
• Glazed cream cheese: Place ½ cup (1 stick) of room temperature unsalted butter in a mixer. Add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 4 cups of powdered sugar. Blend until smooth. Spread the glaze on the bread after allowing it to cool.
• Cinnamon sugar: Place ¼ cup of sugar and a tablespoon of cinnamon in a bowl, stirring with a spoon to combine. Sprinkle the mixture over the bread before baking.

Note that you can still make the cinnamon butter if you choose the cinnamon sugar topping. It may be cinnamon overload, but if you’re a cinnamon lover, go for it! We loved the cinnamon butter, but the other toppings taste just as delicious. This recipe pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re in the mood for a little more sweetness.