This Apple Fritter Bread takes everything irresistible about a bakery apple fritter and turns it into an easy quick bread you can make in one bowl. Imagine slicing into a loaf where every bite tastes like the inside of your favorite apple fritter, minus the trip to the donut shop.

It comes together with pantry staples and just ten minutes of hands-on prep, so there’s no fussing with yeast or frying oil. Once it’s glazed, it looks like something from a specialty bakery, but it’s genuinely simple enough for a weekday morning. Whether you’re serving it for brunch or wrapping up slices to share, this loaf never lasts long.

Helpful Tips

Chop the apples into small, even pieces: Keeping the pieces small and uniform helps them cook through evenly and distribute more smoothly through the batter, so you get apple in every bite instead of large pockets.
Don’t overmix the batter: Stir just until the flour disappears into the wet ingredients, since overworking the batter develops too much gluten and can leave you with a denser, tougher loaf instead of a tender one.
Check for doneness with a toothpick in the center: Because the fruit layer adds extra moisture, insert your toothpick into the thickest part of the loaf rather than near the edges to make sure the middle is fully baked before pulling it from the oven.

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Apple Fritter Bread

This Apple Fritter Bread takes everything irresistible about a bakery apple fritter and turns it into an easy quick bread you can make in one bowl.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 5

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings Slices

Calories 241 kcal

Ingredients

2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 large egg room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup sour cream room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan.
In a bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix everything together until completely incorporated.
Fold ¾ of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter. Pour it into your prepared loaf pan. Spread the remaining ¼ of the mixture over the top.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the bread in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Pour the glaze over the bread before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

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