Description
Apple Fritter Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf bursting with tender chopped apples, swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture, and finished with a sweet powdered sugar glaze. This delightful apple bread combines warm cinnamon spice and fruity sweetness for a perfect breakfast treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Batter
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 apples (any kind), peeled and chopped
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup plus 1 to 3 tablespoons milk or almond milk, divided
- Pinch of salt
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Milk, enough to achieve drizzling consistency (approx. 1-2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar and Prepare Apples: In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set this cinnamon-sugar mixture aside. Next, toss the peeled and chopped apples with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to enhance their sweetness, then set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar, Add Eggs and Vanilla: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the remaining granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is well incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to add aroma and depth of flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing each addition just until combined. The batter should be smooth but not overmixed to keep the bread tender.
- Layer Batter, Cinnamon Sugar, and Apples: Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter, then scatter half of the sugared chopped apples on top. Repeat the layers with the remaining batter, cinnamon-sugar, and apples to create a flavorful swirl.
- Bake: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures the bread is fully cooked and moist.
- Cool and Glaze: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to set before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar with enough milk to make a smooth, pourable glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread for a sweet finish.
- Serve: Slice the Apple Fritter Bread and serve as a delightful breakfast treat, snack, or dessert. Enjoy the combination of tender apples, cinnamon spice, and sugary glaze.
Notes
- You can use any variety of apples you prefer; tart apples like Granny Smith balance well with the sweetness.
- Adjust milk quantity for batter consistency; it should be thick but spreadable.
- Ensure not to overbake to keep the bread moist and tender.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use almond milk as suggested.
- Store baked bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
