Description
This Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf that combines tender apples with a sweet cinnamon swirl throughout. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, it’s topped with a smooth vanilla glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness and a delightful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Apple Mixture
- 2 large apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Batter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for layering in the batter.
- Prepare Apple Mixture: In another bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. This will provide a sweet, spiced apple layer throughout the bread.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. This helps create a tender crumb in the bread. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk—start and end with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Layer Batter and Fillings: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Then distribute half of the apple mixture. Lightly press the apples into the batter to help them stay in place.
- Top with Remaining Layers: Pour the remaining batter over the apples, spreading it evenly. Top with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture and the rest of the apple mixture. Using a knife, gently swirl the layers to create a cinnamon swirl effect.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare and Drizzle Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable. Once the bread is cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.
- The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more milk to thin or powdered sugar to thicken.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
