Description
This Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful twist on traditional apple fritters, transformed into a moist, tender loaf bursting with cinnamon-spiced apple chunks. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, it makes the perfect comforting treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Filling and Topping
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to create a smooth base for the batter. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. This ensures a smooth and well-mixed batter without overmixing.
- Fold in Apples and Cinnamon Sugar: Gently fold the chopped apples and cinnamon sugar into the batter until evenly distributed, adding a flavorful fruity texture to the bread.
- Layer Batter and Apples: Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle with additional apples and cinnamon sugar as a flavorful layer. Add the remaining batter on top and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled apple swirl effect.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Prepare Glaze: While the bread cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create a sweet vanilla glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread. Slice and serve to enjoy this delicious apple-infused loaf.
Notes
- Make sure apples are finely chopped for even distribution in the batter.
- Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the bread is done.
- Let the bread cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- You can substitute the apples with pears for a different flavor variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
