Why not take Rosh Hashana up a notch this year with a round apple & honey babka? That will guarantee you a sweet year ahead!
Apple & Honey Round Babka
The sweetest ways to start the Jewish New Year!
Servings
8 Servings
Ingredients
Challah dough
- 4 ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 5 to 6 cups flour
- 1 egg for egg wash
Filling
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 apples peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup apple juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Streusel
- ¾ cup flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the yeast, sugar, water and mix. Wait 5 mins for the mixture to activate.
- Add the water, oil, honey, eggs, salt and cinnamon. Mix.
- Add the flour gradually and mix until a dough forms. Knead 5 – 10 mins.
- Put in a lightly oiled bowl and cover. Let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C.
Filling
- For the filling, add oil to a pan. Then add the chopped apples, honey, brown sugar, apple juice, salt and cinnamon.
- Fry on medium heat until the apples are soft and caramelized.
Shaping
- Split the dough into two and roll each piece into a long rectangle. Add the filling into the middle in a line and roll into a log.
- Cut each log in half longways.
- Take the four strands and braid into a round babka (watch video for step by step instructions).
- Place into a round cake tin and eggwash.
Streusel
- Make the streusel by mixing the dry ingredients in a bowl then adding the wet ingredients and mixing until combined and crumbly.
- Use a spoon to sprinkle the streusel generously onto the babka.
- Bake for 35 – 45 mins until the top is golden. Enjoy!
Can this be made ahead and frozen?
Sure can, defrost and if possible reheat a bit before serving.
thank you!!
My guess is that I can sub maple syrup for honey, yes?
Should be fine
Is that amount of yeast correct? 4.5 tsp? It seems like way too much. I really want to make this for my family this weekend and just want to be sure. Thanks.
Forgive my ignorance, but why olive oil over butter?
According to the Kosher dietary laws we don’t serve dairy after a meat meal, so it is usually our preference to make the desserts that we serve for holiday meals dairy free.
Thank you!
May you have a good and sweet New Year!
We have not tested it, but I think it could work.
Thanks! Shana Tova!
Could this work with a cold rise in the fridge overnight?
Thank you, Jamie and Tamar for this recipe. I made it today, not sure how it would turn out. It was Fantastic!, yes it is gone, shared it with a neighbor. I now have a great dessert to make for the Holiday!
So happy to hear, love when we get great comments so soon after posting a new recipe! Shana Tova!
What kind of apples do you use for this dish? Thank W for all of your wonderful recipes. Shabbat Shalom.
Most apples will work well in this recipe, I like granny smith personally.