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Apple Fritter Focaccia cut into pieces in the pan on a wooden table from overhead.
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Apple Fritter Focaccia

This Apple Fritter Focaccia combines fluffy focaccia bread with buttery cinnamon-sugar apples and a sweet glaze. It’s a cozy fall bread that tastes like an apple fritter in sliceable form!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Rising Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 43 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: Apple Fritter Focaccia
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

Focaccia

  • 1 cup water, warmed (about 105°-110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup (73 g) vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Topping

  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, finely diced

Glaze

  • 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

Focaccia

  • In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes, or until the yeast begins to bloom.
  • Pour half of the oil into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil aside.
  • Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Add the dough to a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Pour the remaining oil into a 9×11-inch baking pan. Use a pastry brush to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Transfer the risen dough to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out to the edges.

Topping

  • In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir until fully combined.
  • Fold in the diced apples until everything is evenly coated.
  • Top the dough with ⅓ of the apple mixture. Gently fold the edges of the dough toward the center over the filling.
  • Flip the dough over so the seam side is down. Gently press and stretch the dough back out toward the edges of the pan.
  • Use your fingertips to create deep dimples all over the surface of the dough.
  • Spread the remaining apple mixture evenly over the top of the dough.
  • Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the apples are bubbly and caramelized. While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze.

Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the warm focaccia before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 348kcal