the Flavor of Apple Fritters in an Easy, Irresistible Loaf!
🍏🍞 Tender, cinnamon-swirled bread packed with juicy apples and topped with a sweet glaze—this Apple Fritter Bread tastes just like your favorite fried treat, but bakes up effortlessly in a loaf pan! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Easy no-yeast bread – No frying, no waiting for dough to rise
✔ Cinnamon sugar swirl – Melts into sweet, gooey ribbons
✔ Loaded with apples – Tender chunks in every bite
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix cinnamon swirl ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Make the Batter
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
- Fold in diced apples.
3. Layer & Swirl
- Pour half the batter into the pan.
- Sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar.
- Repeat layers, then swirl gently with a knife.
4. Bake & Glaze
- Bake 50-60 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 10 mins in pan, then transfer to a rack.
- Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm bread.