Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Bread Recipe
Delight in this Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Bread, a moist and tender quick bread packed with tender chunks of cinnamon-spiced apples and swirled with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. Finished with a simple vanilla glaze, this loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert anytime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread Batter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
Apple Mixture
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside; it will create the cinnamon swirl effect in the bread.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Then beat in the 2 eggs followed by 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Form Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the butter mixture along with 1/2 cup milk, forming a smooth batter.
- Prepare Apples: Toss the peeled and chopped apples with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in another bowl, ensuring the apple pieces are well coated.
- Assemble Layers: Spread half of the batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan. Add half of the cinnamon-coated apples on top, then sprinkle half of the brown sugar cinnamon mixture over the apples. Repeat layering with the remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan into the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons milk to create a glaze, then drizzle it over the top of the warm bread. Slice and enjoy this delicious cinnamon swirl quick bread.
Notes
- Make sure to grease your loaf pan well to prevent sticking.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice contrast to the sweetness.
- You can substitute milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor and moister texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
- Reheat slices briefly in the microwave or oven for a warm treat.
Keywords: apple fritter bread, cinnamon swirl bread, quick bread, apple bread, cinnamon sugar bread, vanilla glaze bread
