Wrap yourself in warmth with this Apple Crumble Loaf, a perfect blend of sweet and spice, featuring soft apples and a delightful crumble, all drizzled with a rich maple glaze. A splendid treat for any season, this loaf brings the homely essence of a classic apple crumble into a convenient, sliceable form.
Apple Filling:
- 3 cups (300g) apples, diced into ½-inch pieces, for a tart foundation
- 3 tablespoons (45g) dark brown sugar, for a deep caramel sweetness
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, for a hint of spice
Batter:
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted, for richness
- ¼ cup (60ml) sunflower oil, for a moist crumb
- ½ cup (110g) packed dark brown sugar, for a molasses flavor
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, for sweetness
- 2 large eggs, room temperature, for structure
- 1 ½ teaspoons (5ml) pure vanilla extract, for aroma
- ½ cup (120ml) full-fat yogurt, room temperature, for tanginess
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon (90ml) milk, room temperature, for consistency
- 1 ¾ cups (250g) all-purpose flour, for the base
- 1 teaspoon baking powder, for lift
- ½ teaspoon baking soda, for rise
- ½ teaspoon salt, for flavor enhancement
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for warmth
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, for depth
Crumble Topping:
- ½ cup (71g) all-purpose flour, for texture
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar, for sweetness
- 2 tablespoons (30g) packed dark brown sugar, for a caramel touch
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, softened, for richness
- A pinch of cinnamon, for spice
Maple Glaze:
- ½ cup (60g) icing sugar, sifted, for smoothness
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) maple syrup, for flavor
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, for essence
- A pinch of salt, to balance sweetness
Instructions:
- Start with the apple mixture. Cook apples, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon until apples are softened and the liquid is syrupy. Cool completely.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour, sugars, butter, and a pinch of cinnamon until crumbly. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment.
- Whisk together melted butter, oil, sugars, vanilla, and eggs. Blend in yogurt and milk.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture.
- Pour a layer of batter into the pan, add the apple mixture, then top with the remaining batter. Sprinkle with crumble topping.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool in the pan, then transfer to a rack.
- Make the glaze by whisking together icing sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
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