This bread tastes like an apple fritter from the bakery, baked in a loaf pan. Tender vanilla quick bread is layered with cinnamon apples and brown sugar, then topped with a sweet glaze. It is wonderful with morning coffee and makes a lovely gift.
Why You’ll Love It
- Like a bakery fritter.
- One loaf pan.
- Great with coffee.
What You Need
- 2 apples (peeled and diced)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
How to Make Caramel Apple Fritter Bread
- Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- Toss the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Beat the butter and sugar, then the eggs.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder and milk.
- Layer half the batter, half the apples, then the rest; swirl with a knife.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes. Cool, then drizzle with glaze.
Tips
- Granny Smith apples hold their shape.
- Tent with foil if it browns fast.
- Cool before glazing so it sets.
Serving and Storing
Keeps 3 days at room temperature, covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use muffin tins?
Yes, bake 20 to 22 minutes.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, unglazed, 3 months.
Can I add nuts?
Yes, chopped pecans in the apples.

Caramel Apple Fritter Bread
Soft cinnamon quick bread swirled with apples and brown sugar, topped with a sweet glaze. Like an apple fritter in a loaf.
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Ingredients
- 2 apples peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tbsp milk for glaze
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- Toss the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Beat the butter and sugar, then the eggs.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder and milk.
- Layer half the batter, half the apples, then the rest; swirl with a knife.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes. Cool, then drizzle with glaze.
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