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Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fritter Bread

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This Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fritter Bread captures everything you love about a classic apple fritter—tender chunks of fruit, a crackly cinnamon-sugar crust, and an irresistible swirl of glaze—in a simple loaf you can slice and share without deep-frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for dotting on top)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup milk (whole milk works best, 2% is fine)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan generously with butter or nonstick spray, then line it with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over the long sides.
  2. Make the apple filling: In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Set aside.
  3. Mix the cinnamon sugar swirl: In another small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and 2/3 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  5. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until just combined.
  6. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Alternate dry and wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  8. Layer the batter and apples: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter, then spoon half of the apple mixture on top. Pour the remaining batter over the apples and spread gently. Top with the remaining apples and the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Dot the top with the 2 tablespoons of softened butter, cut into small pieces.
  9. Swirl it gently: Take a butter knife and gently swirl it through the batter in a figure-eight pattern, just a few times.
  10. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too quickly (after about 40 minutes), tent loosely with foil.
  11. Cool completely: Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes. Then use the parchment paper to lift it out and transfer it to the rack to cool completely—at least 1 hour.
  12. Make the glaze: Once the bread is completely cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the top of the bread. Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Don’t skip the sour cream—it’s the secret to the bread’s ultra-tender crumb. Chop apples consistently into 1/4-inch cubes to prevent sinking. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and dairy-free yogurt or coconut cream.

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