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Apple Fritter Bread

Apple fritter bread with cinnamon-spiced apple layers and a vanilla glaze. Baked until the loaf slices into a tender vanilla crumb with soft apple pockets in every piece.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Fritter Bread
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 apples, peeled and diced
  • 0.333 cup brown sugar for apple layer
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon for apple layer
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 0.083 cup milk 2-3 tbsp for glaze

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 Dutch oven
  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep and mix the batter
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk all-purpose flour and baking powder together.
  3. Cream unsalted butter, softened and granulated sugar until fluffy, then beat in large eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
Make the apple layer
  1. Toss apples, peeled and diced with brown sugar and cinnamon for apple layer.
Assemble and bake
  1. Layer batter and apple mixture alternately in the pan, swirling gently to create streaks of apple throughout.
  2. Bake 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Glaze and serve
  1. Whisk powdered sugar with milk (2-3 tbsp) and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

Dice apples uniformly for even distribution. For a thicker finish, double the glaze and let it set for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge. For a lighter option, use low-fat milk (and reduce butter slightly if desired) while keeping the bake time the same.