Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Set a rack in the bottom-third of the oven and preheat to 350?/177?.
- Grease an 8-inch by 8-inch square baking pan, then line with parchment paper.
- Add 32 fluid ounces apple cider to a medium sauce pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and reduce for 25 ? 30 minutes until reduced to 2 cups, stirring occasionally.
- Remove ? cup of the reduced cider and cool until lukewarm. Whisk in 60 grams sour cream and set aside.
- Continue reducing the rest of the apple cider until it thickens to about ? cup, about 15 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside to cool.
- Mix 62 grams all-purpose flour, 106 grams dark brown sugar, ? teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ? teaspoon kosher salt for the streusel. Add 57 grams melted butter and mix until small crumbs form. Chill in the fridge.
- Mix 1 teaspoon flour and 1 tablespoon of the apple cider glaze in a small bowl. Toss to coat 5 ounces sliced apples.
- In a stand mixer, cream 170 grams butter, 50 grams white sugar, and 53 grams brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 ? 5 minutes.
- Reduce speed to low, add 1 egg and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until whipped and fluffy.
- On low speed, add ? teaspoon kosher salt, 1 ? teaspoons baking powder, ? teaspoon baking soda, and 1 ? teaspoons ground cinnamon.
- Alternate adding 188 grams flour and the sour cream mixture until just combined. Fold in the sliced apples.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and smooth in an even layer. Top with the streusel.
- Bake for 30 ? 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the glaze on top.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
For a unique twist, consider using other fruits like pears or peaches. Adjust spices as needed for a different flavor profile.
