Apple Crisp Sourdough Loaf
This Apple Crisp Sourdough Loaf combines the cozy flavors of baked apples, cinnamon, and a crunchy oat topping with the tangy richness of sourdough. It’s soft, moist, and perfect for fall mornings, cozy desserts, or afternoon coffee breaks. A simple and satisfying recipe you’ll bake again and again.
Ingredients
For the Loaf:
- 1 cup sourdough discard unfed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large apple peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Crisp Topping:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cold butter cubed
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Make the Topping
- In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until the mixture looks crumbly. Chill while preparing the loaf batter.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard until smooth and creamy.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Fold in Apples
- Gently fold in diced apples. The moisture from the apples keeps the loaf tender.
Assemble and Bake
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the oat topping over the surface.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter — stir until ingredients are just combined.
- Use firm apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) for best texture.
- Refrigerate the topping before baking for extra crispness.
- This loaf tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.4mg
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