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Best Easy Cinnamon Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

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This cinnamon apple fritter bread captures the sticky, sweet, slightly crisp texture of a real apple fritter in an easy loaf form. With layers of cinnamon sugar and diced apples, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for swirl)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing, optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides. Lightly grease exposed ends.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. Fold in sour cream or Greek yogurt until just combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon for the swirl.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter, then scatter half of the diced apples on top. Gently press apples into batter.
  8. Pour remaining batter over the top and spread carefully. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar and apples on top. Use a butter knife to gently swirl layers together with a few figure-eight motions.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too quickly after 40 minutes, tent loosely with foil.
  10. Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment handles and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before glazing, about 1 hour.
  11. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
  12. Once bread is completely cool, drizzle glaze over top. Let set for about 10 minutes before slicing. For extra fritter vibes, brush top of warm bread with melted butter before glazing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Dice apples into small, even pieces (about ¼-inch cubes). Do not overmix the batter. Check for doneness at 50 minutes. Let bread cool completely before glazing to prevent gummy texture. Bread tastes even better on day two.

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