For the Bread: • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp baking soda • ½ tsp salt • 1 tsp cinnamon • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened • ¾ cup granulated sugar • 2 large eggs • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt) • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 ½ cups diced apples (peeled, if desired – Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
For the Crumble Topping: • ½ cup all-purpose flour • ½ cup light brown sugar • 1 tsp cinnamon • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crumble Topping • In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. • Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Bread Batter • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan. • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. • Mix in sour cream and vanilla. • Slowly add dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in diced apples.
3️⃣ Assemble • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. • Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top.
4️⃣ Bake • Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. • Allow to cool before slicing.
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✨ Optional: Drizzle with vanilla glaze (powdered sugar + milk) for extra sweetness.
