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Cozy Maple Glazed Apple Fritter Bread

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This baked apple fritter bread has all the nostalgic, carnival-favorite flavor of a classic apple fritter, but it’s baked into a simple, sliceable loaf. No deep-frying, no messy dough, just pure, cozy magic with tender apple chunks, a crackly cinnamon sugar coating, and a glossy maple glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for cinnamon-sugar swirl)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon-sugar swirl)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with a parchment paper sling, leaving some overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Then, beat in the vanilla extract.
  6. With the mixer on low speed, add about one-third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Then, add half of the buttermilk, mixing again until just combined. Repeat with another third of the flour, the remaining buttermilk, and finally the last of the flour. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for the swirl.
  8. Spread half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Spoon half of the diced apples over the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with the remaining batter, the rest of the cinnamon-sugar, and the remaining apples on top. Gently press the apples into the batter.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, tent the pan loosely with aluminum foil after about 40 minutes.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment sling to lift it out and transfer it to the rack to cool completely.
  11. While the bread is cooling, make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of milk, and the vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk or maple syrup, one teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
  12. Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the maple glaze generously over the top. Let it set for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

For the best texture, make sure your butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature. If you don’t have buttermilk, add 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1/2 cup of regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. Use a good quality maple syrup for the glaze. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread. The parchment sling makes removal effortless.

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