Apple Pie Bread

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium-high speed for about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add in sugars and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Add buttermilk and baking powder; beat until combined.

Step 5

Add eggs and vanilla; beat until thoroughly incorporated.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, combine flour, apple pie spice and salt, whisk until combined.

Step 7

Slowly add the flour mixture to the bowl and mix on low speed until just incorporated.

Step 8

Fold in apples, pecans and cranberries.

Step 9

Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly. Prepare the streusel topping.

Step 10

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and apple pie spice. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Spoon streusel topping over the batter, pressing them gently into the batter.

Step 11

Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Step 12

Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.