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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If you’re on a KETO lifestyle, it’s easy to switch out the all purpose flour for almond flour and the granulated sugar for coconut sugar. This makes it low carb enough to help stay on your KETO plan. I like to add ground pecans and cinnamon and nutmeg along with cloves and pure vanilla for added flavor. Apple is one of my husband’s favorite fruits, so I’m always looking for new recipes for him. Thanks So Much for sharing your recipe! Debbe’ 💞
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APPLE BREAD
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3 small apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
GLAZE
1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
2-3 tablespoons milk, depending on the desired consistency
INSTRUCTIONS
APPLE BREAD
Heat oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine.
Add in chopped apples and stir to make sure each piece is coated in the brown sugar mixture. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand-held mixer, combine granulated sugar and butter until lighter in color and fluffier. (About 2-3 minutes.)
Add in eggs, vanilla, and milk and mix on medium 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 and stir in the 3/4 of the coated apples by hand. (Reserve about 1/2 cup to pour on top.)
Pour into a 9x5in loaf pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray or prepared with the butter & flour method.
Place remaining apples on top. Tap pan on the counter to settle.
Place in the preheated oven for 60-80 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.
GLAZE
Mix confectioners sugar and milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, in a small bowl until you reach desired consistency. I prefer it on the thicker side.
When the bread is done, remove from oven and cool on wire cooling rack until you can safely remove from pan. Set warm bread on plate or serving platter and pour glaze over top. Be sure to save a bit of the glaze for individual pieces.
Chris (IT Technician) was telling me about some of his food allergies. Then he mentioned his mom had a recipe for a sweet treat “Apple Fritter Bread” and it doesn’t cause him any side affects. He stated it was absolutely delicious. I asked if he would share the recipe. He sent recipe via text July 31, 2020 and today is August 13, 2020. I’ve baked this bread three times. This recipe is a definite winner; even my eighty year old parents love it! And I still haven’t added the glaze :o).
Thrilled to hear it Val, thank you for sharing that! <3
Can I make this in a Bundt pan? Would I need to double the recipe?
Hi, Nicci! I work with iambaker and am happy to help with questions. If you have a smaller Bundt pan, keep the recipe the same. However, if you have a larger size pan, you could increase the recipe by a little bit, but not double it. If you end up making too much batter, you can always make muffins with the excess batter! I hope this helps. Have a great day!
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Very good even my picky eater 2 year old was walking around the house saying “mm yum mm” as he ate this. I used Jonagold apples and it turned out delicious!!
Absolutely delicious. It is rare when a recipe turns out exactly as it is described.
I rarely rate recipes, but this one was too good not to give it high praise.
I am no “baker” yet I tried this recipe and it came out perfect! I am very proud of myself and glad for the compliments I received from my husband and friends. Thank you ❤️ 😊 💓
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