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Apple fritter bread loaf with cinnamon sugar swirl and vanilla glaze, showing moist crumb and diced apples on a marble plate.

Easy Apple Fritter Bread

This Easy Apple Fritter Bread is a soft, bakery style quick bread filled with sweet apples, cinnamon sugar swirls, and vanilla glaze. It brings all the cozy flavor of classic apple fritters into an easy homemade loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or sharing with family.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple breakfast loaf, apple fritter bread, bakery style quick bread, cinnamon apple bread
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients

For the Apple Fritter Bread Batter

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup whole milk

For the Apple Cinnamon Swirl

  • 2 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each one, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with the sour cream and milk. Mix gently and stop when just combined.
  • In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Spread half the batter into the pan, sprinkle half the apple mixture on top, then repeat with remaining batter and apples.
  • Use a butter knife to gently swirl through the batter.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the bread cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over the warm loaf.

Notes

  • This apple fritter bread stays moist at room temperature for up to 4 days when wrapped tightly.
  • For a lighter option, swap sour cream with full fat Greek yogurt.
  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to avoid soggy bread.
  • Freeze unglazed slices for up to 3 months and glaze after thawing.
  • This bread is wonderful toasted with a little butter for breakfast the next day.
     

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg