Description
This Apple-Walnut Fritter Bread is a moist, tender loaf swirled with cinnamon sugar, layered with tart Granny Smith apples, sprinkled with crunchy walnuts, and finished with a sweet glaze drizzle. A cozy and indulgent treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make Batter: In a medium bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended. Stir in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in milk until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture and half of the diced apples, gently patting into batter. Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the apples, walnuts, and remaining cinnamon sugar. Lightly pat down.
- Bake: Place loaf in the center of the oven and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Glaze: Let cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper. Drizzle with glaze before serving.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples provide a nice tart contrast, but other firm apples work as well.
- Ensure loaf is completely cool before storing to prevent sogginess.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
