Greatest Cinnamon Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

Apple Fritter Bread - Spiced and moist cake filled with tart apples and brown sugar cinnamon filling, glazed just like an apple fritter! 

Fall is the perfect time of year to bake something warm and cozy, and this Apple Fritter Bread is just the thing to satisfy your cravings. With layers of chopped apples, brown sugar, and a sweet glaze, this bread is reminiscent of your favorite apple fritter donut, but in a convenient bread form. Whether you're a fan of country apple fritter bread or the classic Amish apple fritter bread, this delicious treat will be a hit with family and friends. Let's dive into why this is such a great recipe for the fall season!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Packed with Flavor: This bread combines the best of fall flavors with Granny Smith apples, ground cinnamon, and a rich brown sugar mixture.
• Easy to Make: A quick bread recipe that doesn't require any fancy techniques or equipment. Perfect for both beginner and experienced bakers!
• Moist and Tender: Thanks to the sour cream and whole milk, this bread has a soft and tender crumb that stays moist even after baking.
• Perfect for Fall: The combination of fresh apples and warm spices makes this a go-to recipe during the apple season.

Ingredients You'll Need

To make this delicious quick bread, you'll need the following ingredients: For a full list of ingredients check out the recipe card below! 

• Unsalted butter, room temperature
• Granulated sugar and brown sugar (both light and dark)
• Large eggs, room temperature
• Pure vanilla extract
• Cake flour (you can also use purpose flour)
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Cinnamon and apple pie spice
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Whole milk or buttermilk
• Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
• Powdered sugar for the glaze

Step-by-Step Instructions - Apple Fritter Bread

For the Cinnamon Mixture 

• In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon sugar mixture and brown sugar mixture. Set aside.
• In a medium-sized bowl, toss the chopped apples with granulated sugar and apple pie spice. Pat apples dry with a paper towel if necessary to remove excess moisture. Set aside.

For the Bread

How to make this amazing apple fritter bread! This is just a summary of the instructions, for a full list please check out the recipe card below.

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a prepared loaf pan (9x3) with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. Let the parchment paper hang over the sides for easy removal.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric mixer, cream together the unsalted butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Add the large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
5. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the sour cream and buttermilk. Mix just until combined.
6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture and half of the chopped apple mixture. Avoid adding excess liquid from the apples.
7. Add the remaining batter on top, smoothing it out with a spatula. Top with the remaining apples and cinnamon sugar mixture.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
2. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the bread. Allow it to set before slicing.

Tips and Tricks

• Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
• Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results.
• Wrap the cooled bread in plastic wrap and store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh for longer.
• For a different twist, try baking this in a bundt pan for an apple cake variation!

Recommended Tools

• Stand mixer or electric mixer
• Prepared loaf pan (9x3)
• Parchment paper
• Wire rack
• Small b
• Bowl and medium-sized bowl
• Butter knife or offset spatula

Tips and Tricks - Apple Fritter Bread

• Granny Smith apples are the best choice for this recipe because they hold up well during baking and provide a nice contrast to the sweetness of the bread. If you prefer a mix of flavors, you can combine Granny Smith with other varieties like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady.
• Make sure your unsalted butter, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature before mixing. This ensures that the batter blends smoothly and the bread has a consistent texture.
• When combining the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mix just until everything is incorporated. Overmixing can lead to a dense, tough loaf instead of a light, tender crumb.
• If you are worried that your apples will sink, toss the chopped apples in a little bit of flour before adding them to the batter. This helps to keep them suspended in the bread rather than sinking to the bottom during baking.
• For the best flavor distribution, layer the batter with the apple mixture and cinnamon sugar mixture. This ensures that you get a bit of the apple-cinnamon goodness in every bite.
• To avoid underbaking, check the bread with a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf. It should come out with a few moist crumbs attached, but no raw batter. If needed, continue baking in 5-minute increments, testing each time.
• Allow the bread to cool for at least 30 minutes on a wire rack before adding the sweet glaze. If the bread is too warm, the glaze will melt and run off instead of setting nicely on top.

FAQs - Apple Fritter Bread

Can I substitute the sour cream with something else?
Yes, you can use Greek yogurt as a 1:1 substitute for sour cream.

Can I use a different type of apple?
While Granny Smith apples are recommended for their tartness, you can use other tart apples like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady.

How should I store the bread?
Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Storing and Freezing Instructions

• Storing: Wrap the bread in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: Wrap the bread tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

This easy apple fritter bread recipe is perfect for the fall season and will quickly become a family favorite. Whether you're looking for a delicious apple bread to enjoy with coffee or a sweet glaze to drizzle over a quick bread, this recipe has it all!

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Recipe

Apple Fritter Bread

Molly Murphy

Spiced and moist cake filled with tart apples and brown sugar cinnamon filling, glazed just like an apple fritter!

5 from 1 vote

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Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10 slices

Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients

 

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For the filling

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and cut into a small dice
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice

For the Bread

• ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup sour cream room temperature
• 3 tablespoons buttermilk or whole milk

For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup water or milk

Instructions

 

For the Filling

• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
  1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup brown sugar
• In a medium-sized bowl, add the peeled and diced apples, granulated sugar, and apple pie spice. Mix until combined. Set aside at room temperature while you make the bread.
  2 Granny Smith apples, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon apple pie spice

For the Bread

• Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a 9x3 loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over the sides. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the butter, oil, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, ¾ cup granulated sugar
• With a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, add one egg at a time, creaming for 30 seconds after each addition. Scrape the sides after each egg. On low mix in the vanilla extract.
  2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Add the cake flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, sour cream, and buttermilk. Mix on low just until incorporated and everything is evenly combined.
  1 ½ cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons buttermilk
• Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture, then spoon in half of the apple mixture, avoiding any excess liquid.
• Pour and level the remaining batter, then top with the remaining apple and cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Bake at 325°F for 50-55 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick; it should come out with little to no crumbs. If batter is still on the toothpick, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
• When the loaf is done, let it cool in the pan for 30 minutes.

For the Glaze

• In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and water (or milk) until smooth.
  1 cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup water or milk
• Pour the glaze over the cooled bread. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword apple, bread, fall, quick loaf

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