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August 4, 2016

Brown Butter Apple Loaf

Brown Butter Apple Loaf

  • Adapted from thekitchn.com

Sweet and moist, this apple loaf is sure to please!
This is an autumn and winter family recipe for apples and local grains.
  • Prep Time20 min
  • Cook Time1 hr
  • Total Time1 hr 20 min
  • Yield1 loaf
  • Serving Size2 slices
  • Energy522 cal
  • Cuisine
    • American
  • Course
    • Breakfast
    • Bakery
  • Diet
    • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4½ ounces (1 cup) all-purpose flour (See Recipe Notes)
  • 2¼ ounces (1/2 cup) whole wheat flour (See Recipe Notes)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) creme fraiche
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
  • 3 apples, peeled, cored and diced (See Recipe Notes)
  • ½ cup chopped, toasted pecans

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.

2

Place the butter in a medium skillet and melt over medium heat.

3

Continue cooking, swirling occasionally to prevent burning, until the butter is bubbling and golden brown with a nutty aroma.

4

Combine the butter in a large mixing bowl with the sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Whisk to combine.

5

Add the flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.

6

Follow with the creme fraiche, apple cider, vanilla, apples, and pecans; the batter will be very thick.

7

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

8

Bake loaf for 1 hour.

9

Allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before removing from loaf pan.

If you do not have a scale to weigh the flour, use the spoon and sweep method. 

You can substitute sour cream, buttermilk, or plain yogurt for the creme fraiche.

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honey Gold, Jonathan, McIntosh, and/or Honeycrisp.

  • Nutrition Facts

  • Serving Size2 slices
  • Amount per serving
  • Calories522
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat27.7 g35.51%
  • Saturated Fat13 g65%
  • Trans Fat0.6 g
  • Cholesterol112.5 mg37.5%
  • Sodium644.3 mg28.01%
  • Total Carbohydrate60.6 g22.04%
  • Dietary Fiber2.6 g9.29%
  • Total Sugars35.6 g
  • Protein7.1 g14.2%
  • * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Filed Under: Autumn, Family Recipe, Winter

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