Recipes > Apple Kuchen Find A Store Apple Kuchen Warm butter sauce served over coffeecake lends the right touch to this apple-topped kuchen. Melted butter blended into the topping enhances the keeping quality of the sliced apples. Yield 0 One (13×9-inch) coffee cake Print Recipe Pin Recipe 2 Reviews IngredientsDough3 cups all-purpose flour1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon table salt1/2 cup water1/4 cup milk3/4 cup butter4 large eggsTopping4 cups peeled & sliced apples (about 3 large)1/2 cup pecans (chopped)1/3 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon lemon rind (grated)Butter sauce1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter1/2 cup half-and-half cream1 teaspoon vanilla InstructionsIn a stand mixer bowl, combine 1 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt; set aside. In a saucepan or microwave-safe dish, combine water, milk and butter; heat to 120-130ºF (butter does not need to melt). Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Add eggs; blend on low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Gradually stir in remaining flour to make a soft batter. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 30 minutes.Prepare Topping: In medium bowl, combine all topping ingredients. Set aside.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9-inch cake pan; set aside.Stir batter down. Spread into prepared pan. Spoon Topping evenly over batter. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown.Prepare butter sauce: Combine sugar, butter and half-and-half cream in pot. Heat to boiling, simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add vanilla. Stir to combine.Serve warm, with butter sauce drizzled over top. NotesGet Bread Machine Method here. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
