For those seeking a warm hug in a slice, this apple, brown butter, and oat loaf is the epitome of comfort food. The perfect remedy for a chilly morning or a drizzly evening, it's a recipe that exudes cozy charm and rustic simplicity.
To create this delightful treat, start by preheating your oven to 180C (160F). Meanwhile, melt 180g of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, allowing it to simmer until it reaches a deep amber hue and emits a fragrant aroma. Remove from heat, pour the brown butter into a heatproof bowl, and let it cool.
Once the butter has reached room temperature, combine it with 200g of light muscovado sugar, two large eggs, and 50g of soured cream in a separate bowl. In another bowl, whisk together 210g of plain flour, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, 40g of porridge oats, one and a half teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms. Pour in 60ml of hot water and mix until combined. Peel two eating apples, slice them into thin semi-circles, and remove the cores. Fold these apple pieces into the batter, making sure they're evenly distributed.
Transfer the batter to a greased and lined 2lb loaf tin, leaving room for the reserved apple quarters on top. Arrange the remaining apple slices in a neat pattern, then sprinkle over some extra oats and a pinch of demerara sugar. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
This delightful loaf is best served warm, perhaps with a slice of butter, a cup of coffee, or as a companion to hot custard on a rainy evening. At 8 servings, it's an ideal recipe for sharing with loved ones or indulging in solo comfort.
To create this delightful treat, start by preheating your oven to 180C (160F). Meanwhile, melt 180g of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, allowing it to simmer until it reaches a deep amber hue and emits a fragrant aroma. Remove from heat, pour the brown butter into a heatproof bowl, and let it cool.
Once the butter has reached room temperature, combine it with 200g of light muscovado sugar, two large eggs, and 50g of soured cream in a separate bowl. In another bowl, whisk together 210g of plain flour, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, 40g of porridge oats, one and a half teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms. Pour in 60ml of hot water and mix until combined. Peel two eating apples, slice them into thin semi-circles, and remove the cores. Fold these apple pieces into the batter, making sure they're evenly distributed.
Transfer the batter to a greased and lined 2lb loaf tin, leaving room for the reserved apple quarters on top. Arrange the remaining apple slices in a neat pattern, then sprinkle over some extra oats and a pinch of demerara sugar. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
This delightful loaf is best served warm, perhaps with a slice of butter, a cup of coffee, or as a companion to hot custard on a rainy evening. At 8 servings, it's an ideal recipe for sharing with loved ones or indulging in solo comfort.
! I love how simple yet comforting it is, you know? The combination of brown butter and oat loaf just screams 'warm hug' 
. I'm totally trying this out at home, might even make some extra for my family 
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! I love how it combines the crunch of apples with the richness of brown butter and oats - it sounds like the perfect breakfast or brunch treat on a chilly morning 
And I'm intrigued by using muscovado sugar instead of regular sugar - what's the difference, and does it make the taste more caramel-y or something? 
The recipe does look pretty and all, but comfort food is subjective, right? Maybe it's just not my thing...
i mean, who wouldn't want a warm, crumbly slice of heaven to brighten up their day? the combination of apples and brown butter is pure genius - it's like they were made for each other 
. Like, who needs a warm hug in a slice when you can have a spicy kick in the morning? This apple brown butter oat loaf is just too basic for my taste. I mean, 180C oven temp and 60ml hot water? That's so not adventurous. And don't even get me started on the extra oats and demerara sugar on top... sounds like a total snooze fest to me 
. Can't we try something new for once? Like, have you guys tried making a Korean-style cornbread with gochujang and crispy garlic? Now that's comfort food I can get behind! 
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I need this apple loaf ASAP! The thought of that warm butter and browned sugars just makes me wanna snuggle up by the fireplace and forget about my problems. I love how rustic it is, so homemade and comforting. And the best part? It's not too fancy or complicated to make, even a beginner can give it a go! But what really gets me is that it's perfect for sharing with loved ones... like when you have someone over on a rainy day and just want to be all cozy together. I need to get this recipe ASAP and start baking because I'm clearly in need of some serious comfort food therapy 
The combo of warm bread, crunchin' oats & sweet apples is perfection 
... all that melting, whisking, and baking can be kinda tedious. And have you thought about the calories from all that sugar and cream? Not exactly the healthiest option, if you ask me 
. Still, I'm gonna give this recipe 8/10 - it's comfort food at its finest, but let's not forget to balance out our love for carbs with some exercise