Here’s a cozy, sweet, and slightly spiced Apple Fritter Bread recipe—like apple fritters in a loaf! 🍏🍞
Apple Fritter Bread
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2 cups peeled, chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
For the Glaze (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and sour cream.
- Combine Wet & Dry
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples.
- Add Cinnamon Swirl
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Add the remaining batter and top with the remaining swirl mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl.
- Bake
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Glaze (Optional)
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled bread.
Tips
- Apple choice matters: Tart apples hold up better; sweeter ones add extra flavor.
- Extra crunch: Sprinkle chopped nuts on top before baking.
- Storage: Wrap tightly; stays moist for 2–3 days at room temp or freeze slices for later.
If you want, I can also give a faster “one-bowl, no-mixer” version that’s just as tender and flavorful. Do you want me to do that?
