Description
This Spiced Apple Fritter Bread is a cozy, quick, and easy baked treat that captures the beloved flavors of classic apple fritters without frying. Soft, moist bread filled with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and juicy apple chunks, perfect as a snack, breakfast, or dessert for any autumn-inspired craving.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk for dairy-free)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups fresh apples, chopped or grated (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove until well combined for even spice and leavening distribution.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. Add the milk (or buttermilk/plant-based milk), vegetable oil or melted butter, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until the sugar begins to dissolve slightly.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain a tender, airy texture. Some lumps are fine.
- Fold in the Apples: Gently fold in the chopped or grated fresh apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for juicy bursts in every bite.
- Bake the Bread: Transfer the batter to a greased loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the bread cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh apples for best texture and juiciness; canned applesauce can be used but will result in a denser bread.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture.
- Ensure your oven temperature is accurate to prevent underbaking or overbrowning.
- Optional: sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a crunchy, sweet crust.
- Let the bread cool before slicing to retain moisture and ensure clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: apple fritter bread, spiced bread recipe, autumn bread, cinnamon apple bread, quick bread, gluten-free apple bread
