Cinnamon-Apple Babka

Name: Cinnamon-Apple Babka
Cook time: 2 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: American, European
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110°F); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 to 3 1/2 cups (about 12 3/4 ounces to 14 7/8 ounces) all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for work surface; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Cooking spray; 1 large (8-ounce) Honeycrisp apple, cored and cut into 1/16-inch-thick slices (about 1 3/4 cups); 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

Cook:2h 50min

This apple babka is spiced with cinnamon and ginger and drizzled with icing — the perfect fall brunch idea or autumnal dessert. We've also got guidance on how to shape babka into a beautifully braided loaf.

Updated at: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:01:02 GMT