Description
Apple Fritter Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf packed with tender apple pieces, layers of cinnamon sugar, and finished with a sweet powdered sugar glaze. This delightful apple bread makes a perfect breakfast treat or a comforting dessert any time of the day.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 apples (any kind), peeled and chopped
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup plus 1 to 3 tablespoons milk or almond milk
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Milk (enough to achieve drizzling consistency, approximately 1-2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar and Prepare Apples: In a small bowl, combine light brown sugar and ground cinnamon and set aside. Toss the chopped apples with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to add sweetness and enhance moisture, then set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and the remaining granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to add flavor depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to ensure even distribution.
- Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
- Layer the Batter with Cinnamon Sugar and Apples: Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter, then layer half of the sugared chopped apples. Repeat layering with the remaining batter, cinnamon sugar, and apples for a lovely swirl effect.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool and Glaze: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Mix the powdered sugar with just enough milk to create a drizzle-able glaze, then drizzle it over the cooled bread for a sweet finish.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the Apple Fritter Bread and enjoy it fresh as a delicious breakfast treat, snack, or dessert.
Notes
- You can use any variety of apples, but tart apples like Granny Smith or Fuji offer a nice balance to the sweet bread.
- Adjust the milk quantity slightly if needed to achieve the right batter consistency and glaze drizzle thickness.
- Store leftover bread covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a dairy-free option, use almond milk and a dairy-free butter substitute.
- Adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans can add an enjoyable crunch to the bread.
