This Apple Fritter Bread is inspired by my Apple Fritters. I wanted the same amazing flavors but to be able to bake it instead of frying. The entire family agrees it’s a winning quick bread!
Apple Fritter Bread
This bread has all the goodness of Apple Fritters but is a quick bread which means you can bake it instead of frying it. Cut apples surrounded with cinnamon and brown sugar to almost caramelize in the oven and create a soft texture that will melt in your mouth!
Best Apples for Apple Fritter Bread
It is important to use tart apples in order to get that tang that contrasts well with the sweet bread. I recommend Honeycrisp or Granny smith.
- Honeycrisp- they are crisp and juicy with a honey-sweet and tart flavor
- Granny Smith- they are crisp and sour
- Golden Delicious – sweet
Can I Use a Different Size Pan?
I have not tested this in a bundt pan or as muffins, but many readers have written that they have. Here are the suggested tips:
Prepare the recipe as written below but you may need to adjust the bake time slightly. Check the bundt after 45 minutes in the oven and add time as needed.
For muffins, the baking time will be much less, between 16-22 minutes. Start checking at 16.
How to Store Apple Fritter Bread
Freshly baked apple fritter bread will keep well for about 1 week in the refrigerator. To maximize the shelf life of apple bread, cover it with foil or plastic wrap and place it in a plastic bag to prevent drying out. I like to cover with a piece of parchment paper and then place it in a sealable plastic bag. Freshly baked apple bread will last for about 1 to 2 days at normal room temperature.
How to Freeze Apple Fritter Bread
You will want to make sure you allow it to cool completely. Just wrap the apple fritter bread tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap and place in a heavy-duty freezer bag. If you prefer not to use foil directly on your bread, wrap it tightly with parchment paper, then place that into a sealable plastic bag. Be sure to label and date.
Bread is typically good for about 6 months in the freezer, but the flavor will start to dull after about 1 month. To thaw bread, take it out of the freezer and set it on the counter. Allow it to reach room temperature before you take it out of its packaging. It will re-absorb some of its moisture this way.
Apple Fritter Bread
Ingredients
Apple Bread
- 3 small Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced small (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Glaze
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
Apple Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- To a medium bowl, add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well to coat the apples. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together granulated sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix on medium speed until fully incorporated.
- Add in flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until just incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Remove bowl from stand mixer. Fold in ¾ of the apples. (Reserve about ½ cup to pour on top.)
- Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- Place remaining apples on top.
- Bake for 65-70 minutes, or the internal temperature of the bread is 200°F. If you insert a toothpick it should be removed with crumbs but no wet batter.
- Carefully remove the bread from the pan place on a wire rack.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the bread and serve.
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So, an apple fritter donut is my husbands favourite donut. Doesn’t matter which donut shop we go to in Canada or the US that is his donut of choice.
Well, someone just ate two slices of this bread and said donut shop donuts can’t stack up against this Apple fritter bread. So, I guess it’s a winner!
Great, easy recipe for a delicious apple fritter bread. Thanks so much for sharing!
This was AMAZING. Thank you so much.
Thank you. I am going to make this today
Do you know, does this freeze well? If so how would you do it?
Since I am dairy intolerant, I made this wonderful bread using Ripple brand pea milk, and for the glaze, I used the Ripple half and half. I also added pecans, and a little apple sauce to the batter to offset the faux dairy. It was absolutely delicious. Thank you!
Will this freeze well?
Just made this and it was phenomenal. One of the best things I’ve made in a long time. Made a double batch! I used Trader Joe’s maple flavored oat milk instead of whole milk and also Trader Joe’s bourbon vanilla extract- both delicious additions! To the glaze, I also added about a tablespoon of maple syrup because i have an extra sweet tooth. Baked perfectly at 66 minutes. Will absolutely be baking this again!!
I’ve made this twice now and love it! Not only does it taste great my house smells wonderful. Perfect Autumn treat!
Delish! Easy to make! Family devoured it and now I will have to make another! Great Fall sweet!
I am the surprise baker for our family dinner. Each year we have desert surprise contest which I have won many times. I’m entering this Apple bread this year. What a surprise since I love apple fritters from the donut shop. After the win I’ll be back.