Description
Sweet cinnamon apple fritter bread brings classic bakery magic home with rustic charm. Layers of tender apples and warm spices create irresistible comfort perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Apple Fritter Bread
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for apples
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for apples
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it thoroughly. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the swirl mixture.
- Toss chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon, ensuring even coating. Set the apple mixture aside to macerate and develop flavor.
- Using an electric mixer, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well-combined.
- Gradually blend dry flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture, alternating between the two to create a smooth, consistent batter.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture and distribute half the apple pieces evenly across the layer.
- Add remaining batter on top, then finish with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar and apple pieces. Use a knife to create a gentle swirling pattern across the top surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center. The toothpick should come out clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle generously over the completely cooled bread before serving.
Notes
- Swap apples for seasonal fruits like pears or peaches to create unique flavor variations that keep the recipe exciting and adaptable.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this bread suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious treat.
- Reduce sugar content by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie version without compromising the bread’s rich, comforting taste.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the apple mixture for extra crunch and nutritional boost, enhancing the bread’s texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg