German Fresh Fruit Kuchen (Bread Machine) Recipe

Name: German Fresh Fruit Kuchen (Bread Machine)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 1/4 cup water (70 to 80 F); 1/4 cup milk; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, cut up; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 teaspoons fleischmann's bread machine yeast; Topping; 3 cups fresh fruit, sliced 1 inch thick (such as apples, pears, plums, peaches or nectarines, peeled if desired); sieved apricot jam or melted apricot jam; Crumb Topping; 1/2 all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Almond Icing; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; 4 -5 teaspoons milk; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

Dough
1/4 cup water (70 to 80 F)
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, cut up
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons fleischmann's bread machine yeast
Topping
3 cups fresh fruit, sliced 1 inch thick (such as apples, pears, plums, peaches or nectarines, peeled if desired)
sieved apricot jam or melted apricot jam
Crumb Topping
1/2 all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Almond Icing
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
4 -5 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1
Measure dough ingredients into bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer.
2
Process on dough/manual cycle.
3
When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine to lightly floured surface.
4
If necessary, knead in additional flour to make dough easy to handle.
5
Roll dough to 10 x 15-inch rectangle.
6
Place on large, greased baking sheet.
7
Arrange fruit, in lengthwise rows, 1/2 inch apart, on dough.
8
Sprinkle Crumb Topping between rows of fruit.
9
Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 20 to 40 minutes.
10
Bake at 375u00b0F for 20 minutes or until done.
11
Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
12
Brush fruit with jam and drizzle Almond Icing over cake.
13
Crumb Topping: Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg.
14
Cut in 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
15
Almond Icing: In small bowl, combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 4 to 5 teaspoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; stir until smooth.

680

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 1/4 cup water (70 to 80 F), 1/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, German Fresh Fruit Kuchen (Bread Machine) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Fresh Fruit Kuchen (Bread Machine)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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