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Spiced Apple Fritter Bread

This quick bread combines the flavors of apple fritters into a delicious loaf, featuring spiced apple pieces, a brown sugar swirl, and a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 2 medium firm apples (about 300g total), peeled, cored, and cut into 1cm dice — Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice to prevent browning
For the Brown Sugar Swirl
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Quick Bread Batter
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2/3 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation of Spiced Apple Filling
  1. Peel and core the apples, then cut them into a small, even dice — aim for pieces about 1cm on each side.
  2. Toss immediately with lemon juice to prevent browning, then add granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom and mix until all pieces are coated.
Brown Sugar Swirl Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
Batter Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf tin and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until pale and airy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing for 20 seconds after each. Then mix in vanilla, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
  4. Mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in three quarters of the spiced apple pieces.
Layering and Baking
  1. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf tin, covering evenly.
  2. Spoon the brown sugar swirl over the batter layer.
  3. Cover with the remaining batter and press reserved apple pieces on top.
  4. Bake for 55-65 minutes, covering with foil if browning too quickly.
Making the Glaze
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth.
  2. After resting the loaf for 10 minutes, pour glaze over the warm loaf.

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. This loaf freezes well; wrap slices individually in cling film.