Cinnamon Apple Babka

Imagine a gooey, buttery cinnamon bun twisted together with the flavors of apple pie — that’s this irresistible apple babka.

240 Calories

11g Carbohydrates

29g Protein

286mg Potassium

1g Fiber

10g Sugar

1 cup warm (110°F) water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (1/4-oz.) 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 dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk