This irresistible quick bread captures all the flavors of an apple fritter in an easy-to-slice loaf! With layers of tender apple pieces, ribbons of cinnamon sugar, and a sweet glaze drizzled on top, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The combination of soft bread, spiced apples, and crunchy cinnamon swirls makes every bite absolutely heavenly.
Ingredients
For the Bread Batter
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk, room temperature
For the Apple Mixture
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced small
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or apple cider
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Equipment
- 9×5 inch loaf pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium bowl
- Small bowls for apple and cinnamon mixtures
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Butter knife for swirling
- Cooling rack
Instructions
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