If you’ve ever wished you could turn a warm apple fritter into a loaf of bread, this recipe is exactly what you need. Soft, moist, and loaded with chunks of tart Granny Smith apples, this bread has a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl running through it and a drizzle of glaze on top. It’s cozy, comforting, and just as perfect for breakfast with coffee as it is for dessert after dinner.
Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread
Ingredients:
For the Filling/Topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Light brown sugar, lightly packed | ½ cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Ground nutmeg (optional) | A pinch |
For the Cake:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | ½ cup |
| Unsalted butter, melted and cooled | ½ cup |
| Sour cream, at room temperature | ½ cup |
| Large eggs, at room temperature | 2 |
| Milk, at room temperature | 2 tablespoons |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 1 ½ cups |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Baking soda | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Granny Smith apple | 1 |
For the Glaze:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Icing sugar, sifted | ⅓ cup |
| Hot water | 1–2 teaspoons |
How To Make Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread
Preheat Oven & Prep Filling:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg, then set aside.
Make the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Prepare the Apples:
Peel, core, and chop the Granny Smith apple into ½-inch cubes. Fold most of the apple pieces into the batter, reserving a small handful for the top.
Assemble the Loaf:
Pour half the batter into the loaf pan and smooth it out. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top. Use a butter knife to swirl it gently into the batter. Add the remaining batter, smooth it, then sprinkle with the reserved apples and the rest of the cinnamon-sugar. Swirl again with the knife.
Bake:
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Glaze & Serve:
Let the loaf cool on a wire rack for 10–20 minutes. Mix icing sugar with hot water until it reaches a drizzling consistency. Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the warm loaf and let it set for about 5–10 minutes before slicing.
This cinnamon swirl apple fritter bread is warm, sweet, and absolutely irresistible—guaranteed to become a family favorite in no time.