Description
Delightful cinnamon swirl apple fritter bread marries sweet apples and warm spices in a moist, irresistible quick bread. Comfort baking reaches new heights with this simple yet impressive recipe that promises to delight family and friends at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
Flavoring and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring the interior to prevent sticking.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining light brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, setting it aside for later layering.
- Prepare the apple component by mixing chopped apples with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Cream granulated sugar and softened butter until the mixture becomes light and airy, then incorporate eggs individually, followed by vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together, then gradually fold into the butter mixture, alternating with milk to create a smooth, consistent batter.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, then generously sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture and apple mixture over the surface, gently pressing apples into the batter.
- Add remaining batter, spreading evenly, and top with the remaining cinnamon-sugar and apple mixtures, creating a beautiful marbled effect by lightly swirling with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should come out clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth to create a glossy glaze, then drizzle over the cooled bread for a sweet finishing touch.
- Slice and serve, enjoying the delightful combination of cinnamon, apples, and tender bread.
Notes
- Slice apples thinly and evenly to ensure consistent baking and prevent mushy texture.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more uniform batter consistency.
- Fold apple mixture gently to prevent breaking delicate fruit pieces during mixing.
- Dust chopped apples with flour before adding to batter to prevent sinking during baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg