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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fritter Bread

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This easy homemade apple fritter bread delivers all the flavor of a classic deep-fried fritter without the mess. A tender, buttery loaf is layered with cinnamon-sugar apple chunks and a gooey swirl, then topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crust.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups) — Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk (or 2% or oat milk)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing after baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a small bowl, toss diced apples with ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In another small bowl, mix brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until it forms a thick paste. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and ⅔ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes with a hand mixer).
  6. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  7. Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
  8. Spread half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar swirl mixture in clumps over the batter, then scatter half the diced apples on top. Repeat with remaining batter, swirl mixture, and apples. Gently press apples down with a spatula.
  9. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for topping. Sprinkle evenly over the loaf.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If browning too quickly, tent with foil at 40 minutes.
  11. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then lift out onto a cooling rack using parchment. While still warm, brush top with 2 tablespoons melted butter.

Notes

Room temperature ingredients are important for best texture. Don’t overmix the batter. Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith. The toothpick test can be tricky due to apple chunks; test in multiple spots. Let bread cool at least 20-30 minutes before slicing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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