Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread

 

Recipe for Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread

Ingredients

For the Apple Mixture:

• 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

For the Bread Batter:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup milk

For the Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Apples

   • In a bowl, toss the diced apples with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Make the Cinnamon Swirl

   • In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.

4. Make the Batter

   • In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.

5. Assemble the Bread

   • Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
   • Add half of the apple mixture and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon swirl mixture.
   • Pour the remaining batter on top, followed by the rest of the apples and cinnamon swirl.
   • Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together.

6. Bake

   • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

7. Make the Glaze & Drizzle

   • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
   • Drizzle over the slightly warm bread.

8. Enjoy!

   • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Would you serve this with coffee or tea?