Ingredients
Apple Fritter Bread
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping spoonfuls)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Powdered Sugar Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray or cake release to prevent sticking.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well to evenly coat the apples with the spices and sugar. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon just until almost combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Apples: Fold about three-quarters of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter, making sure the pieces are evenly distributed without overmixing the batter.
- Pour Batter and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Then spread the remaining apples over the surface of the batter evenly.
- Bake the Bread: Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. For best results, let it cool completely or until it reaches room temperature before glazing.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
- Glaze and Serve: Generously drizzle the powdered sugar glaze over the cooled apple fritter bread just before serving for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Using room temperature eggs and sour cream helps the batter blend more smoothly.
- To peel apples easily, you can use a vegetable peeler or a paring knife.
- If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, feel free to increase the cinnamon and ginger by 1/2 teaspoon each.
- This bread stores well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- You can swap the vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or butter for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
