This Cinnamon Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful combination of classic flavors that brings a touch of fall into your kitchen all year round. Inspired by the beloved apple fritter, this recipe transforms the essence of that deep-fried treat into a warm, comforting loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar added)
2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk together until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice.
Gently fold the apples into the batter until evenly distributed.
In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the topping.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
Spread the remaining batter on top, followed by the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the mixture together.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once done, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
