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Close-up of sliced sourdough apple crumb loaf with cinnamon apples and golden crust on a plate. 2026

Homemade Sourdough Apple Crumb Bread for Breakfast & Dessert


  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Description

A soft, fruit-filled loaf combining tangy sourdough, juicy apples, and a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast or a light dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough starter or discard
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 medium apples, diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Crumb topping: 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold butter, diced

  • Instructions

    1. Feed starter or stir discard to reincorporate liquid

    2. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan

    3. Peel, core, and dice apples, toss with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and set aside

    4. Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy

    5. Stir in sourdough starter until combined

    6. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, remaining cinnamon, and salt

    7. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined

    8. Gently fold in diced apples

    9. Combine crumb topping ingredients with a pastry cutter until crumbly

    10. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle crumb topping evenly

    11. Bake until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean, about 50 minutes

    12. Cool in pan 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack

    13. Store at room temperature up to three days or freeze slices for longer storage

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 50 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast & Dessert
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 10 slices

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