This easy apple fritter bread is layers of spiced apples in a moist sweet bread drizzled with a cinnamon glaze. Each bite resembles the flavors of an apple fritter donut without all the work.
This easy apple fritter bread has all the sweet and cinnamon flavors from apple fritters, but in loaf form. It's a perfect bake during apple season, or anytime you need a quick breakfast or brunch treat.
For more quick bread recipes, try my brown butter banana chocolate chip bread or my lemon blackberry bread.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- LOADED WITH FLAVOR- Between the sweet peaches and the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture this is bursting with so much flavor.
- CAN BE MADE USING FRESH OR APPLE PIE FILLING- I will always suggest fresh apples if you have them, but apple pie filling can also work for this bread. Just make sure you drain first.
- CINNAMON GLAZE- This cake has the best simple cinnamon glaze using up leftover juices from the apples. Not to mention its pretty too!
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Apple- I usually use tart granny smith apples when baking, but whatever you have on hand will work great.
- Butter- I always use salted butter in my recipes, but unsalted works great too.
- Flour- If you have a scale it is best to weigh your ingredients. If not, lightly fluff flour before measuring and spoon into measuring cup.
- Sour Cream- You can sub in greek yogurt or buttermilk if needed.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and dice apple very small, mix in a small bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Step 2: In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add in the eggs one at a time and vanilla and mix until blended, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Step 3: Mix in the baking powder, salt and half the flour. Mix in the sour cream, followed by the remaining flour.
- Step 4: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon half of the apples on top of the batter, trying not to get the juices. Pour remaining batter on top followed by remaining apples without the juices. You will use the leftover sugary juice for the glaze.
- Step 5: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then gently run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the loaf. Remove the bread from the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Step 6: While the bread is cooling you can make the glaze by combining the leftover apple cinnamon juice and ¾ cup of powdered sugar. If needed add a bit of water or extra powdered sugar to get your desired consistency. Drizzle over bread when cooled.
Expert Baking Tips
- I would suggest using a slotted spoon if you have one to scoop out the apples so you don't collect too much juice.
- Breads will have the best results if made with room temperature ingredients. I like to pull my eggs, milk, and butter out of the fridge an hour or two before I start baking.
- You may need to add more or less powdered sugar and juice to get the desired consistency for the glaze. And feel free to add in water if you don't have enough of the apple juices.
FAQ
Can I pour the glaze on right after it comes out of the oven?
I would let it cool for as long as possible. If the loaf is too warm the glaze will just run off and not set on top.
Do I have to peel the apples?
I prefer to peel them so the apples are more tender, but you can leave the skin on if you want.
Can I make this bread gluten free?
Yes, I've tried this recipe using a 1:1 ration gluten free flour and it turned out great!
Storing & Freezing
Easy apple fritter bread can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. You can also wrap it in tinfoil, as this will help the glaze from getting too sticky and moist.
This bread freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before serving. You can also freeze individual slices in ziplock bags for an easy on the go breakfast or snack.
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Easy Apple Fritter Bread
This easy apple fritter bread is layers of spiced apples in a moist sweet bread drizzled with a cinnamon glaze. Each bite resembles the flavors of an apple fritter donut without all the work.
Ingredients
For the bread:
- 1 large tart apple, peeled and diced I used granny smith
- ¼ cup (55 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup (113.5 g) salted butter room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1½ cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) sour cream room temperature
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar for the glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom and up the short sides with parchment paper. Spray again. Set aside.
- Peel and dice apple very small, mix in a small bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add in the eggs one at a time and vanilla and mix until blended, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Mix in the baking powder, salt and half the flour. Mix in the sour cream, followed by the remaining flour.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon half of the apples on top of the batter, trying not to get the juices. Pour remaining batter on top followed by remaining apples without the juices. You will use the leftover sugary juice for the glaze.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then gently run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the loaf. Remove the bread from the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- While the bread is cooling you can make the glaze by combining the leftover apple cinnamon juice and ¾ cup of powdered sugar. If needed add a bit of water or extra powdered sugar to get your desired consistency. Drizzle over bread when cooled.
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Notes
Bread will have the best results if made with room temperature ingredients. I like to pull my eggs, milk, and butter out of the fridge an hour or two before I start baking.
You may need to add more or less powdered sugar and water to get the desired consistency for the glaze.
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 294mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Sandy
This bread was fantastic! Really moist and the apple chunks really add to the texture and flavor! I used gluten free flour and you would never know the difference!
Holly
This has become a fall repeat in our house. Delicious!
Jaime
My family loves apple fritters and this recipe was a hit.
Bridget
I made this for a house warming party for the first time and it was a hit- not a crumb was left. I did make it vegan-(not a vegan crowd and food was all meaty) I subbed vegan butter, flax egg (2 Tbs flas to 5 Tbs water), almond milk and made it gluten free with King Arthur gf flour. Love this! I’ll be making it again
brooke
Thank you so much for trying it, and I love knowing all the substitutes you used with success. Thanks!!
Amanda
Heck yes I'm gonna try this with chai spices too!
Erin
Made this bread on a whim after having lots of leftover apples. It was delicious! Will definitely make again!
Elisha
This bread was amazing and my whole family loved it so much that I had to make a second loaf in the next day. The apple chunks are so yummy and the cinnamon flavor is perfect!
Donna Radcliff
This is an awesome quick bread, tastes wonderful, fabulous texture. Only issue I had was that all my apples sank to the bottom so it didn’t look like the photo. Will definitely make again.