Maple Glazed Apple Fritter Bread Recipe
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan generously with butter or non-stick cooking spray. For easy removal, you can also line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until the fruit is evenly coated. Set this mixture aside so the sugars can begin to draw out the juices from the apples.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Continue until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually pour in the milk and mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the batter at this stage.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir by hand or on low speed just until no large streaks of flour remain. The batter should be thick and creamy.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread half of the cinnamon-apple mixture over the batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the apples into the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and the rest of the apple mixture on top, lightly pressing the apples down.
- Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Drizzle the maple glaze over the warm bread and let it set before slicing.