This Apple Fritter Bread is so moist, tender and perfectly sweet. It tastes just like an apple fritter but in bread form! This quick bread is layered with a cinnamon sugar mixture and drizzled with a simple vanilla glaze. This apple fritter bread will be your new favorite Fall breakfast or dessert!

Love apple-flavored desserts? Then you’ve got to try my Apple Cider Donuts and my Apple Upside Down Cake!

slice of apple fritter bread on a white plate with butter knife
Kelley Simmons Kelley’s Tips

Tips for the Best Apple Fritter Bread

  • Choose the best apples for baking: The best apples for baking are Granny Smith, Honey Crisp and Pink lady! They all tend to stay firm and hold their shape during baking making them a good choice for our apple bread!
  • Just like with any baked goods the more you mix the more gluten will develop and the tougher the cake will be.
  • Allow the bread to rest completely before slicing into it. This is important for any quick bread recipe.
  • Wait for the bread to be cool before drizzling the vanilla glaze. If not the glaze will just seep into the warm bread.
Kelley
Drizzling apple loaf with vanilla glaze

Apple Fritter Bread Ingredients

ingredients for apple fritter bread
  • Apples: My favorite apples for baking are granny smith, honey crisp and pink lady. They are all firmer and hold up to baking in the oven without becoming mushy / mealy.
  • Light brown sugar: Sweetens the apple filling with a hint of molasses thanks to the brown sugar.
  • Cinnamon: Adds the perfect hint of spice to the apple filling. You could even add a pinch of nutmeg or ground clove.
  • Unsalted Butter: Softened butter is the base of the batter. I prefer to use butter in place of oil in this recipe because it has so much more flavor.
  • Eggs: Provide structure as well as moisture to the bread.
  • Vanilla: Adds the perfect hint of flavor!
  • All purpose flour: Adds structure to the bread! You can substitute 1
  • Baking powder: Adds the perfect lift to the bread.
  • Nutmeg: Adds a hint of spice to the loaf cake.
  • Milk: Adds moisture and creates a smooth batter.

How To Make Apple Fritter Bread

  • Make Apple Filling by combining the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped apples in a medium bowl to coat. Set aside.
tossing cubed apples in cinnamon and sugar
  1. Prepare your cinnamon bread batter by creaming together the softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Then, add the eggs one at a time, along with the vanilla.
  2. Once the wet ingredients are well-combined, but not over-mixed, whisk together your dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg) in a separate bowl before slowly adding to the wet ingredients.
adding eggs and vanilla to stand mixer
  1. Lastly, add the milk. Then, scrape down the sides of the bowl and make sure everything is combined. (It’s OK to still see streaks of flour.)
  2. Now, assemble the Apple Fritter Bread in four steps. First, add a layer of the bread batter to the bottom of the loaf pan.
spreading quick bread batter onto the bottom of the loaf pan
  1. Then, top that layer of batter with 1/2 of the apple filling. Pour the remaining half of the batter on top of the filling then finish with the remaining apple filling!
topping quick bread batter with cinnamon sugar apples
  1.  Bake For 50-60 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Allow bread to cool for 30 minutes in the pan before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
baked apple bread in loaf pan
  1. The last step is to prepare the glaze before serving. Combine powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl. Drizzle over cooled bread, serve warm, and enjoy!
vanilla glaze in small white bowl

Apple Fritter Bread FAQ

What Are the Best Apples for Apple Fritter Bread?

We have found the best apples for baking are Granny Smith, Honey Crisp and Pink lady! They all tend to stay firm and hold their shape during baking making them a good choice for our apple bread!

Do you have to peel the apples?

For this recipe I recommend peeling the apples. The apple skins don’t break down as much as the flesh during baking, so they can become slightly chewy when baked.

How to store and freeze Apple Fritter Loaf?

  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze your Apple Fritter Bread by the slice or as a whole loaf for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
  • Reheat from frozen or room temperature in the microwave or oven until warmed through or toasted.

Serving Suggestions

You can enjoy this easy Apple Fritter Bread as is or with any of these suggested pairings:

  • With a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cider
  • Or a scoop of your favorite ice cream
  • With a generous drizzle of homemade caramel sauce
  • Or served with some apple butter!
slices of apple fritter bread on white tray

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    Apple Fritter Bread

    5 from 9 votes
    Super moist and packed with sweet, cinnamon-y apple flavor, this homemade Apple Fritter Bread recipe is perfect for breakfast or dessert!
    Author: Kelley Simmons
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Serves 8
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    Ingredients 

    Apple Cinnamon Filling

    • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 2 medium apples, diced

    Cinnamon Bread Batter

    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tsp vanilla
    • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
    • 1/2 cup milk

    Glaze

    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven: to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
      Make apple filling: Add brown sugar, cinnamon and apples to a medium bowl and toss to coat.
    • Cream butter and sugar: In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for 2-3 minutes, or until lighter in color and fluffy.
    • Add in eggs and vanilla: and mix until combined.
    • Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
    • Add dry ingredients: To the stand mixer on low speed then add in the milk.
    • First layer: Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan.
    • Second layer: Top with half of the apple mixture.
    • Third layer: Pour the remaining half of the batter on top.
    • Fourth layer: Sprinkle with the remaining apple mixture.
    • Bake: For 50-60 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
      Allow bread to cool for 30 minutes in the pan before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Make the glaze: Combine powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl. Drizzle over cooled bread and serve!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 469IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg
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