Description
Dutch Apple Fritter Bread is a soft, cinnamon-swirled loaf packed with tender apple chunks and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. This apple fritter bread delivers all the cozy flavors of a classic apple fritter without frying, making it the perfect fall breakfast, brunch, or dessert recipe.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
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2 large eggs
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¾ cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups apples, peeled and chopped
For the Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
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In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and remaining cinnamon.
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In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until combined.
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Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
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Gently fold chopped apples into the batter.
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Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
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Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
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Add remaining batter and top with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Once cooled, whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over the loaf before slicing
Notes
Toss chopped apples lightly in flour to prevent sinking.Avoid overmixing for a tender texture.If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
