Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined.
5. Fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
7. Pour half of the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over this layer.
8. Carefully spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer. Then, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
9. Using a knife or a skewer, gently swirl the mixture back and forth to create a beautiful marbled effect.
10. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.