Easy Apple Kuchen

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A square slice of crumb-topped apple kuchen coffee cake sits on a white plate with a scalloped edge. The plate rests on a white napkin, with several forks in the background on a wooden table.

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5 from 2 votes

If you love warm apple desserts, Apple Kuchen is a must-try. With its soft cake base, cinnamon-scented apples, and crisp crumb topping, it’s pure comfort baked into every bite!

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Rise Time1

Total Time1 55

Servings: Servings

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

Crumb Topping

½ cup flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup old fashioned oats
3 tablespoons butter melted

Apple Kuchen

4 cups apple slices about 4 medium baking apples
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon quick cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
2 ¼ - 2 ¾ cups flour divided
1 package active dry yeast
½ cup milk I used lowfat
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Instructions

Crumb Topping:

In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and oatmeal. Add melted butter and mix with a fork or your hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
½ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup old fashioned oats, 3 tablespoons butter

Apple Kuchen:

Grease a 13x9x2 baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, tapioca, lemon juice, cinnamon and allspice.
4 cups apple slices, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon quick cooking tapioca, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon allspice
In a small saucepan, heat and stir milk, granulated sugar, butter and salt just until mixture is warm (120F-130F) and butter almost melts.
½ cup milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup butter, ½ teaspoon salt
In large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour and the yeast. Add milk mixture and eggs to flour mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Beat in as much of the remaining flour as needed to make a stiff batter.
2 ¼ - 2 ¾ cups flour, 1 package active dry yeast, 2 eggs
Spread batter into the prepared baking pan. Place apple mixture on top of the batter. Sprinkle with Crumb Topping. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Bake in a preheated 375ºF oven for 30 minutes or until top is browned and apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
Cut into 12 pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Don't skip the rise time: The full hour of rising allows the dough to develop flavor and creates that characteristic tender, slightly airy texture that makes kuchen special.

Peel or not to peel: While peeling apples is traditional, you can leave the skins on for added fiber and color—just slice them thinly.

Customize the spices: Feel free to adjust the cinnamon and allspice to your taste, or add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a unique twist.

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