Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

How to make it

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• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, with ends hanging over edge of pan.
• Spray parchment with nonstick spray.
• Mix brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl; set aside.
• Toss apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and remaining teaspoon cinnamon in another bowl; set aside.
• Beat butter and remaining 2/3 cup granulated sugar together with mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time; add vanilla extract.
• Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together in another bowl, then add to creamed butter mixture and beat until blended. Mix 1/2 cup milk into batter until smooth.
• Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan; add half the chopped apple mixture.
• Sprinkle half of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top of apple layer.
• Pour the remaining batter over apple layer and top with remaining chopped apples, then the remaining brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.
• Lightly pat apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using a knife.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. \Cover with foil during last 10 minutes of baking time to prevent over browning if needed.
• Let loaf rest in pan for 15 minutes , then remove from pan using edge of parchment and place on wire rack to cool completely.
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• To make glaze:
• Mix powdered sugar with remaining 1 to 3 tablespoons milk, thinned to desired consistency.
• Drizzle bread with glaze.
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• Notes
• Substitute your favorite variety of baking apple for Granny Smith such as Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Braeburn or Cortland if desired.
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• Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread, recipe adapted Food Network
• Makes (1) 9 x 5-inch loaf, approximately 8 servings