Homestyle Cinnamon Apple Fritter Bread Loaf Recipe
This Homestyle Cinnamon Apple Fritter Bread Loaf is a delightful, moist quick bread featuring tender chunks of apples layered with cinnamon sugar and swirled through a soft batter. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, it combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and apples with a light vanilla-scented crumb. Finished optionally with a sweet glaze, this homemade loaf is easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 65-75 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 slices 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan well to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside; it will be used for layering and swirling in the bread.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is key for a tender bread texture. Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Incorporate Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined, careful not to overmix to maintain a soft crumb.
- Assemble the Loaf: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Evenly layer half of the chopped apples and half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the apple layer, then top with the rest of the apples and cinnamon sugar. Using a knife, gently swirl the top layers to create a marbled effect without fully mixing.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to set, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents sogginess on the bottom and prepares it for glazing.
- Optional Glaze: If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the fully cooled bread to add a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to prevent the fruit from becoming mushy during baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
- Let the bread cool completely before applying glaze to avoid melting it off.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before serving.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted for butter but will result in less rich flavor.
Keywords: apple fritter bread, cinnamon bread, quick bread, apple bread loaf, cinnamon sugar bread, homestyle bread, breakfast bread
