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Jennifer Lewis

Easy Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread

All the nostalgic flavors of a bakery-fresh apple fritter in an easy, ultra-moist quick bread loaf! Loaded with juicy spiced Granny Smith apples and buttery ribbon-like brown sugar cinnamon swirls, finished with a luscious cascading vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 thick slices
Course: Breakfast / Baking & Desserts
Cuisine: American / Autumn Baking
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Spiced Apple Layer
  • 2 large tart crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 2.5 cups)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Brown Sugar Ribbon
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon Saigon cinnamon preferred
For the Moist Quick Bread Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (1 stick)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk for extra tender crumb
For the Bakery Vanilla Glaze
  • 1/2 cup confectioners powdered sugar sifted
  • 1.5 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Method
 

Prep Pan, Apples & Cinnamon Swirl
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9x5-inch metal loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two longer sides for easy removal.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the finely diced apples with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup dark brown sugar and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for the swirl ribbon. Set both aside.
Mix Tender Quick Bread Batter
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and 2/3 cup granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the pure vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  4. With the mixer on low speed, add half the flour mixture, followed by the whole milk, and finish with the remaining flour mixture. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Layer, Swirl & Bake
  1. Spread half of the thick vanilla batter into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Scatter half of the spiced diced apples evenly across the batter, then sprinkle half of the brown sugar cinnamon mixture over the apples.
  3. Carefully spoon the remaining batter over top, gently spreading to cover the apples. Top with the remaining apples and remaining brown sugar cinnamon.
  4. Take a butter knife and gently swirl through the top layer of batter and apples in a light zigzag motion.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 65 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs (if top browns rapidly, tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes).
Glaze & Slice Bakery-Style
  1. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then use the parchment paper handles to lift it onto the rack.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until a smooth, pourable glaze forms. Drizzle generously across the warm loaf, letting it drip enticingly down the sides.
  3. Allow the glaze to set for 15 minutes, then slice with a serrated knife and serve warm with hot coffee!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 2.8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.6mg

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