Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread

 

Here’s a tasty peek at Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread—a delightful mash-up of apple fritter and quick bread, complete with apple chunks and that irresistible cinnamon swirl.

What Is Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread?

This is a moist, flavorful quick bread packed with tender apple pieces and swirled with cinnamon sugar. It’s often topped with a light vanilla—or cinnamon—glaze to give it that perfect bakery finish
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Recipe at a Glance
Ingredients (Classic Version)

Bread:

⅓ cup light brown sugar + 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)

2 medium apples (peeled & chopped), tossed with 2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs (room temperature)

1½ tsp vanilla extract

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1¾ tsp baking powder

1 tsp kosher salt

½ cup milk (plus 1–3 tbsp as needed)
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Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

1–3 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)
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Instructions

 Prep: Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease and line a 9×5‑inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal

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Apple & Cinnamon Mix:

Whisk brown sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon for swirl.

Combine chopped apples with granulated sugar + cinnamon; set both aside
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Make Batter:

Cream butter + granulated sugar until fluffy (about 5 minutes).

Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

Briefly whisk together flour, baking powder & salt; then alternate adding to creamed mixture with milk until smooth
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Layer & Swirl:

Pour half the batter into pan, top with half of apple mixture and half cinnamon swirl.

Add remaining batter, then remaining apples and swirl mixture. Use a knife to swirl lightly
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Bake: Bake ~1 hour 10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly
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Finish: Let rest in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled loaf
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Tips & Variations

Apple Choice: Granny Smith is classic, but Honeycrisp, Cortland, Jonagold, or Braeburn work beautifully
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Nutty Addition: Stir in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts into the swirl for added crunch
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Skip the Glaze: If you prefer less sweetness, just dust with powdered sugar instead
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Faster Bake: Some versions bake in 45–50 minutes, especially if the loaf is smaller or oven runs hot
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Moisture Variations: Other recipes use sour cream, Greek yogurt, or almond milk for richness or dietary needs
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From the Baking Community

Reddit home bakers bring creative tweaks:

“Amish apple fritter bread… I used 50/50 brown and white sugar… sour cream… Cortland apples… lemon zest…”
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“Looks like a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnabon” — such glowing feedback!