🍏 Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread
Ingredients
For the bread:
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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⅔ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
For the apple mixture:
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2 small or 1 large apple, peeled and diced (about 1 cup; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
For the cinnamon swirl:
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⅓ cup light brown sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
For the glaze (optional but recommended):
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk or cream
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
🧁 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
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Prepare the apple mixture:
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In a small bowl, mix diced apples with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
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Make the cinnamon swirl:
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In another small bowl, mix brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.
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Make the batter:
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Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
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Combine flour and baking powder; add alternately with milk until just combined (don’t overmix).
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Assemble:
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Pour half of the batter into the pan.
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Add half the apple mixture and sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar swirl.
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Add remaining batter on top, then the rest of the apples and cinnamon-sugar swirl.
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Gently swirl through the batter with a knife or skewer for a marbled effect.
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Bake:
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Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Glaze:
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Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Drizzle over cooled bread.
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🍂 Tips & Variations
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Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
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Substitute half the apples with diced pears for a fall twist.
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Great served warm with a bit of butter or alongside coffee.
Would you like me to give you a quick one-bowl version (less cleanup, same flavor)?
