Does apple butter sound familiar to you? If you live in Europe you probably never heard of it.
Apple Butter Swirl Brioche Bread is made from applesauce but it has thicker and creamier texture. It is flavored with cinnamon and other spices and it is sweetened with brown sugar or maple syrup. You can spread the apple butter on bread, add it to yogurt or use it to bake cakes and other dessert like this brioche!
Introduction to Apple Butter Swirl Brioche Bread
I recommend making your own homemade applesauce, but you can also use store-bought if you prefer. The process of creating homemade applesauce is akin to the care and attention needed when crafting bread with chocolate inside.
Organic local apples are the best: you can leave the peel on to preserve all the amazing qualities of this fruit!
You can cook the apples in a cast iron pot or in a slow cooker. Make sure to cover the pot with a lid when you cook the fresh apples. When the apples are soft (after 45 -60 minutes), blend them with a powerful blender and place back to the pot. Remove lid and keep cooking the applesauce for about 1 hour, stirring frequently, to remove any liquid.
Cook the apple butter until it is dense, sticky and dark in color. As always, I’d love to hear from you if you try one of my recipes. Please let me know your feedback in the comments below.
Apple butter
Equipment
- heavy bottom or cast iron large saucepan, high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh apples, cooking variety, peeled, core removed then weighed (Golden delicious, Fuji, Rennet)
- 3 tbsp organic coconut sugar or dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 tsp pink salt
Instructions
- Peel core and dice your apples into tiny chunks. If you're using organic apples, leave peel on. Place them into a large heavy bottom or cast iron saucepan and cover with a lid.
- Cook on medium for 45 minutes. When the apples are very soft, transfer to a high speed blender together with all the liquid and blend until completely smooth.
- Place back to the pot. Add vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and spices and stir to combine.
- Cook without the lid, stirring frequently for 45-60 minutes.
- The apple butter is ready when it's thick and dense, dark in color and it doesn't run off from the laddle.
- Let cool down completely before transferring to mason jars.
- The apple butter keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 week in sealed glass jars.
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Fact about Apple butter swirl brioche bread
Apple butter swirl brioche bread is a delicious and indulgent type of bread that’s made by layering apple butter onto brioche dough before shaping, proofing, and baking. Here’s a fun fact about this tasty bread:
Brioche is a type of French bread that’s enriched with butter, milk, and eggs, giving it a rich and tender crumb. Much like the careful balance of ingredients needed for the perfect brioche, the process of layering apple butter onto the dough requires precision and attention to detail.
Apple butter, on the other hand, is a type of fruit spread made by slow-cooking apples with sugar and spices until they break down into a thick, smooth, and highly concentrated form. This process is reminiscent of the slow and patient process of proofing and baking brioche, where the dough transforms into a delightful masterpiece.
When combined, the buttery richness of brioche complements the sweet and tangy flavors of apple butter, creating a deliciously indulgent bread that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. Just as the layers of apple butter enrich the brioche, the harmonious flavors of the two components create a delightful symphony of taste.
Apple butter swirl brioche bread is best served warm, with a generous slather of butter or a dollop of whipped cream. This serving suggestion mirrors the decadence and pleasure of enjoying a freshly baked brioche. It can also be enjoyed on its own or toasted with a cup of coffee or tea for a cozy and comforting treat, much like the satisfaction of savoring a warm slice of brioche bread.
Serving Suggestions
Apple butter swirl brioche bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many ways. Here are some serving suggestions to help you enjoy this tasty bread:
- Toasted with butter: Toast a slice of apple butter swirl brioche bread and spread it with butter for a simple and satisfying breakfast or snack.
- French toast: Use slices of apple butter swirl brioche bread to make French toast for a decadent and delicious breakfast or brunch.
- Bread pudding: Cut the bread into cubes and use it to make a rich and flavorful bread pudding.
- Sandwiches: Use the bread to make sandwiches with roasted turkey, ham, or cheese for a tasty lunch.
- Bread pudding: Cut the bread into cubes and use it to make a rich and flavorful bread pudding.
- Bruschetta: Toast slices of apple butter swirl brioche bread and top them with chopped tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs for a delicious appetizer.
- Bread pudding: Cut the bread into cubes and use it to make a rich and flavorful bread pudding.
- Grilled cheese: Use the bread to make a grilled cheese sandwich with your favorite cheese for a comforting and delicious meal.
- Bread pudding: Cut the bread into cubes and use it to make a rich and flavorful bread pudding.
- Bread crumbs: Grind up any leftover bread to make fine bread crumbs that can be used to coat chicken or fish for a crispy and flavorful crust.