Bakery-Style Apple Fritter Bread
This delicious apple fritter bread combines a sweet apple cinnamon filling with a rich batter and a smooth glaze.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- loaf pan
Ingredients
For the Apple Cinnamon Filling
- 1 cup small-diced apples approximately 1 large Gala, peeled, cored & diced
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice blend
For the Batter
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
For the Glaze
- 1½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the apple cinnamon filling and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients for the batter. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then add the egg, vanilla, and buttermilk.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the apple filling.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
- Once baked, let the bread cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with the glaze before serving.
Notes
Store any leftover bread in an airtight container for up to three days.