Apple Fritter Bread

All the Flavor of a Classic Apple Fritter in Loaf Form

Apple fritter bread is everything you love about a warm bakery apple fritter—sweet apples, cinnamon sugar, and a tender, buttery crumb—baked into an easy, sliceable loaf. Moist, fragrant, and swirled with cinnamon-spiced apples, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat with coffee.

If you enjoy comforting, old-fashioned flavors, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Soft, moist loaf with tender apples
Rich cinnamon sugar swirls
Simple ingredients
No yeast required
Perfect for any time of day

Ingredients (1 Loaf)

Apple Filling

2 medium apples, peeled and diced
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Bread Batter

⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup milk

Optional Glaze

½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk or cream

How to Make Apple Fritter Bread

1. Prepare the Apples

In a bowl, mix diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Set aside to allow flavors to develop.

2. Make the Batter

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
Mix just until combined—do not overmix.

3. Assemble the Bread

Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
Layer half of the apple mixture on top.

Add remaining batter, then finish with remaining apples.
Gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.

4. Bake

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.

Allow bread to cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

5. Add the Glaze (Optional)

Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled bread for a classic fritter finish.

Tips for Perfect Apple Fritter Bread

Use firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
Dice apples small for even distribution
Don’t overmix batter
Let bread cool before slicing
Glaze only once bread is fully cooled

Variations

Cinnamon Crunch Topping

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking.

Caramel Apple Bread

Drizzle caramel sauce instead of glaze.

Nutty Version

Add chopped walnuts or pecans.

Gluten-Free

Use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.

Serving Suggestions

Apple fritter bread is delicious:

Warm with butter
With coffee or tea
As a brunch centerpiece
Slightly toasted the next day

Storage & Freezing

Store at room temperature for 2 days
Refrigerate up to 5 days
Freeze slices for up to 2 months

Reheat gently for that fresh-baked taste.

Why This Recipe Works

The cinnamon-sugar apples release moisture as they bake, keeping the bread tender while infusing every slice with warm spice. The swirl creates beautiful layers and ensures apple flavor throughout the loaf.

Final Thoughts

Apple fritter bread delivers cozy, bakery-style flavor with minimal effort. Sweet, spiced, and wonderfully moist, it’s a recipe you’ll reach for again and again—especially during apple season.