My German Husband absolutely loves this Cranberry Apple Streusel Bread !!!

Welcome to our cozy kitchen! Today, we're baking a delightful Cranberry Apple Streusel Bread. Imagine the sweet aroma of apples and cranberries mingling with the warmth of a crackling fireplace, all while relaxing guitar music plays in the background. This bread is perfect for a chilly afternoon, bringing comfort and joy to your home. Let's get started and fill your kitchen with the magic of homemade goodness!
Cranberry - Apple Streusel Bread
Streusel
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cardamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
In a bowl, whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, allspice cardamon and salt. Add in the melted butter and whisk again to combine.
Add in the flour and mix until crumbs form. Place in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes
Batter
1 cup apples, peeled, cored and diced
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
Zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons of butter or shortening
¾ cup orange juice
1 egg, well beaten
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add in the butter and mix until small, pea size lumps form.
Stir in the beaten egg, orange juice and zest. Mix just to combine and moisten the ingredients. Fold in the apples and cranberries.
Spoon into a well greased loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before removing from pan.
Drizzle with glaze and let glaze set for 10 minutes.
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
In a small bowl combine the sugar, vanilla and water. Whisk together until smooth. If the glaze is too thick to drizzle add in another teaspoon water until desired consistency for drizzling is achieved.