This High Altitude Apple Bread with Cinnamon Streusel brings together tender chunks of spiced apples, a hint of warm cinnamon, and a perfectly buttery, crunchy streusel topping that takes it over the top. Whether you’re nestled in the mountains or just love the idea of a cozy fall treat, this recipe is designed to rise beautifully and deliver unbeatable flavor. Get ready to slice into a loaf that’s as irresistible as the season itself!

high altitude apple bread with 2 slices cut off on a white platter with a blue and white checkered towel and 2 apples

Love fall flavors? Then check out these other delicious high altitude recipes: Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips, Pumpkin Bread with Streusel, Pumpkin Muffins, Apple Pie, Apple Crisp, and Caramel Sauce.

This High Altitude Apple Bread is made at 8,000 ft elevation. To adjust the recipe for other elevations check out High Altitude Baking Adjustments

a loaf of high altitude apple bread on a white plate with a knife and 4 apples sitting in front of Mount Princeton.

Best kind of apple for apple bread:

The best kind of apples to use for apple bread should be an apple with a sweet and slightly tart flavor and firm texture. The apple needs to hold up when baked and keep its delicious flavor. Don’t be afraid to combine different apples for the perfect flavor.

GOLDEN DELICIOUS – mild sweetness, tend to break down when baked so they should be combined with a firm apple (like granny smith apple)

GRANNY SMITH APPLES – they have a signature tart flavor and pair great with sweet apples, typically available year round

HONEY CRISP – extra-sweet flavor with a crisp texture that works excellent for baking and snacking

ENVY – sweet and crisp that keeps a firm texture when baked

GALA – have a gentle sweetness but hold up well when baked, typically available year round

PINK LADY – sweet-tart flavor with a wonderful crisp texture

Recommended tools:

CUTTING BOARD & KNIFE – the apples should be peeled, cored, and sliced into small pieces
2 MEDIUM MIXING BOWLS – the apples and cinnamon will be mixed in 1 bowl and the bread dough mixed in another. I’m all about minimizing dirty dishes so I use the apple bowl to mix up the streusel topping
BREAD PAN – I love to use a glass bread pan so I can see the bottom and sides of the bread

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High Altitude Apple Bread ingredients:

APPLES – I love to use granny smith apples for a hit a tartness in the bread. The apples should be peeled, cored, and cut into small 1/2″ pieces
CINNAMON – the perfect warmth of spice brings the flavor of the bread alive
BROWN SUGAR & WHITE SUGAR – creates the perfect kiss of sweetness
LARGE EGGS – eggs help bind all the ingredients together
FLOUR – I use all purpose flour
VANILLA EXTRACT – small amounts help to enhance the flavors (a little secret of mine…I never measure vanilla)
BAKING POWDER – this helps create a rise in the apple bread
BUTTER – melt butter for in the dough and the streusel topping for a delicious buttery texture

high altitude apple bread on a white platter with a blue and white checkered towel, a knife, and 4 apples

How to make Apple Bread with Cinnamon Streusel:

PREHEAT OVEN & PREPARE PAN – preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease your bread pan
PEEL, CORE, & CUT APPLES – cut the apples into 1/2 inch pieces
COMBINE APPLE MIXTURE – mix together apple chunks, cinnamon, and brown sugar until the apples are thoroughly coated
COMBINE BREAD DOUGH – melt the butter, then add all the ingredients together. Mix until the batter is smooth.
ASSEMBLE BREAD – add half of the bread dough into the prepared bread pan. Then add half of the apple mixture on top of the dough. With a spoon lightly swirl the dough and apples together. Then repeat for the second half of the bread dough and apple mixture.
COMBINE STREUSEL TOPPING – melt the butter and mix in the rest of the ingredients with a fork to create clumps.
ADD STREUSEL TO BREAD PAN – sprinkle the streusel topping on top of the assemble bread dough and apples
BAKE – bake the apple bread at 350°F for 60 minutes or until the center is fully baked. Test the center by sticking a toothpick in and make sure it comes out clean.
COOL & REMOVE FROM PAN – allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of bread to loosen from the pan. Then carefully turn pan over and very slowly life the pan up to loosen the bottom.
ENJOY!

a glass bread pan with layers of apple bread dough and apples cinnamon mixture on a blue tablecloth

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