There is nothing quite like the aroma of cinnamon, brown sugar, and tender apples baking in the oven. This Apple Fritter Bread captures all the nostalgic, comforting magic of a classic glazed apple fritter, but in a cozy, easy-to-slice loaf.
It’s the ultimate farmhouse-style treat—moist, tender, and swirled with pockets of spiced apples, all topped with a simple, sweet glaze. With minimal prep and hands-off baking, it’s perfect for a quiet morning with a hot cup of coffee or a cozy afternoon tea.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍎 Tastes like a giant apple fritter, but much easier to make and serve!
- 🏡 Fills the house with an incredible aroma of baked apples and warm cinnamon.
- ⏱️ 15 minutes prep, 55 minutes bake—mostly hands-off.
- 💛 Simple pantry staples—no fancy ingredients or equipment required.
- ☕ Perfect pairing for your morning coffee, afternoon tea, or a warm mug of chai.
Ingredients You’ll Need
(1 standard 9x5-inch loaf pan; makes 1 loaf)
For the Spiced Apples
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and finely diced
- 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Bread Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
