🍏 Apple Fritter Bread
Serves 8–10 | Prep: 15 min | Bake: 50–60 min | Total: ~1 hr 15 min
🛒 Ingredients
For the Bread:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg (optional, for warmth)
3 large eggs
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
¼ cup (60g) plain yogurt or sour cream (adds moisture & tang)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (about 2 medium apples), peeled & finely diced
(use Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl (Optional but Recommended!):
¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces
For the Glaze (Because Everything’s Better With Glaze):
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk or apple cider
½ tsp vanilla extract
🍂 Pro Tip: Toss diced apples in 1 tsp flour to prevent sinking!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper (for easy removal).
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Baking soda
Salt
Cinnamon & nutmeg
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Make a well in the center. Add:
Eggs
Granulated + brown sugars
Oil
Yogurt/sour cream
Vanilla
Stir until smooth.
4️⃣ Fold in Apples
Gently fold in diced apples (tossed in 1 tsp flour).
Batter will be thick — that’s perfect!
5️⃣ Add the Swirl (Optional Magic Layer!)
Sprinkle half the batter with the cinnamon-sugar-nut mixture.
Dot with cold butter pieces.
Top with remaining batter and gently swirl with a knife.
6️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
7️⃣ Glaze & Serve
Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled loaf.
Slice and serve!
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
With coffee or chai tea
Toasted with butter
As dessert with whipped cream or ice cream
🌈 Variations & Pro Hacks
🌱 Gluten-Free? Use 1:1 GF flour blend — works beautifully
🧊 Make-Ahead Magic: Store at room temp 3 days, refrigerate up to 5, or freeze for 3 months
❄️ Freeze It! Wrap tightly — thaw overnight, reheat at 300°F for 10 mins
🍯 No Yogurt? Swap in applesauce or mashed banana
🥜 Nut-Free? Skip nuts or swap in oats
🧁 Mini Muffins: Bake at 350°F for 18–22 mins — great for portion control
🧠 Why This Works So Well
Fresh apples = natural sweetness & moisture — no need for extra sugar
Brown sugar + cinnamon = nostalgic bakery flavor
Oil-based batter = stays soft for days
Swirl layer = surprise burst of fritter-style goodness
It’s not magic — it’s smart baking. ✨
❤️ Final Thought: Sometimes, the Best Things Are Simple & Shareable
You don’t need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen to make something truly special.
Just good apples, real spices, and love.
This Apple Fritter Bread proves that the most memorable desserts are often the simplest — where every bite tastes like home, comfort, and care.
So next time you want to bake something beautiful…
Grab that loaf pan.
Whip up this easy recipe.
And let your kitchen fill with the scent of cinnamon and joy.
Because sometimes, happiness comes in loaf form. 💛