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cinnamon swirl apple fritter bread

Moist apple cinnamon bread layered with spiced sugar and tender apples, finished with a sweet glaze for a cozy treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • For the Bread
  • cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
  • 2 Granny Smith apples chopped
  • cup granulated sugar + 2 tablespoons
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cups flour
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 –3 tablespoons milk

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Toothpick (for doneness check)

Method
 

  1. Line and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar with part of the ground cinnamon.
  3. Toss the chopped apples with sugar and the remaining cinnamon until evenly coated.
  4. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until incorporated.
  6. Pour in the milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
  7. Add a layer of batter to the prepared pan, followed by apples and cinnamon sugar. Repeat the layers.
  8. Bake until the bread is golden and fully set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.