Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Bread Recipe
This Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Bread is a delightfully moist and flavorful quick bread, bursting with tender chunks of cinnamon-spiced apples and swirls of brown sugar cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack, it’s topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Batter
- 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
For the Apple Mixture
- 2 apples (peeled & chopped)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside to use later as a sweet spice layer.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat the eggs into the creamed mixture one at a time, followed by stirring in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract to add flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
- Combine batter: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup milk, mixing until just combined to form a smooth batter.
- Prepare apple mixture: Toss the peeled and chopped apples with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ensuring the apple pieces are evenly coated.
- Layer the bread: Spoon half of the batter into the greased loaf pan. Evenly distribute half of the cinnamon-coated apple mixture over the batter, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Repeat with the remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar, creating distinct layers.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is cooked through.
- Cool and glaze: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Drizzle this glaze evenly over the warm bread.
- Serve: Slice the bread and enjoy your homemade cinnamon swirl quick bread, perfect alongside coffee or tea.
Notes
- Feel free to use Granny Smith apples for a tart balance or sweeter varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp depending on your preference.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and a better texture.
- Check the loaf at 55 minutes to avoid overbaking; ovens may vary.
- For a thicker glaze, reduce the milk to 2 tablespoons; for thinner glaze, add more milk a little at a time.
- This bread can be stored wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
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