Description
This Country-Style Apple Loaf is a delightful autumn treat featuring tender baking apples infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. Sweetened with a combination of light brown and granulated sugars, and enriched with sour cream and vanilla, this moist loaf is topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a holiday gift, it captures the comforting flavors of apple season in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Mixture
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping spoonfuls)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Batter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix apple filling: In a bowl, combine the peeled and chopped baking apples with light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well to coat the apples with the spices and sugar, setting aside to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the large egg with the white granulated sugar until well combined. Add vegetable oil, full-fat sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate apples: Fold the spiced apple mixture into the batter evenly, ensuring the fruit is well distributed throughout the batter without over-stirring.
- Bake the loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired glaze consistency.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the completely cooled apple loaf. Let the glaze set slightly before slicing into 8 servings and enjoying.
Notes
- Celebrate apple season with this delicious treat: a country apple fritter bread covered in a sweet glaze.
- It’s a fabulous gift and an absolutely delicious addition to your holiday table!
- Ensure the loaf is completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from becoming runny.
- You can substitute full-fat sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly tangier flavor.
- For an extra crunch, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.05 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
