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Best Cinnamon Swirled Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

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This cinnamon swirled brown sugar apple fritter bread is the kind of recipe that becomes a regular in your rotation — not because it’s fancy or complicated, but because it delivers every single time. The apples soften into jammy pockets, the brown sugar swirl creates ribbons of caramelized sweetness, and the glaze adds that crackly top that makes every slice feel special.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon in batter, 1 teaspoon in swirl)
  • 2 medium apples (about 300g), peeled, cored, and diced into ¼-inch pieces
  • ⅓ cup (67g) light brown sugar, packed (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, very soft but not melted (for swirl)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy (for glaze)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk or heavy cream (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides. Lightly grease the short sides of the pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons very soft unsalted butter. Mix with a fork until it forms a thick, spreadable paste. Set aside.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Whisk for about 15 seconds to aerate and distribute evenly. Set aside.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together ¾ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup packed light brown sugar until combined and free of lumps. Add ½ cup melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly) and whisk until smooth. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in ½ cup buttermilk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth and slightly glossy.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold gently until just combined — a few small lumps are okay. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the apples: Add the diced apples to the batter and fold them in with the spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Layer the batter and swirl: Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. Dollop about two-thirds of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top in small spoonfuls. Use a butter knife to gently swirl it into the batter with a few figure-eight motions. Add the remaining batter on top and spread gently. Dollop the remaining swirl mixture on top and swirl again. Do not over-swirl.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. At the 30-minute mark, check the top — if it’s browning too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan: Place the pan on a cooling rack and let it cool for 15 minutes.
  10. Remove and cool completely: Use the parchment paper handles to lift the bread out of the pan. Transfer to the cooling rack and let it cool completely — at least 1 hour.
  11. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream. Add more milk a teaspoon at a time until the glaze is thick but pourable. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread. Let it set for about 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Dice apples small (¼-inch) to avoid soggy bread. Do not over-swirl the cinnamon mixture. Cool bread completely before glazing. For a dairy-free version, use melted coconut oil and almond milk with vinegar. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze unglazed loaf for up to 3 months.

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