If you’ve ever wished your favorite fairground apple fritter could be baked into a sliceable, shareable loaf, this Famous Apple Fritter Bread is exactly what you’re craving.
This buttery, cinnamon-spiced quick bread is packed with tender apple pieces, layered with a rich brown sugar–cinnamon swirl, and finished with a silky vanilla glaze that melts into every bite. Moist, tender, and bursting with fall flavor, it’s perfect for brunch tables, holiday gifting, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Best of all? No yeast, no mixer, and ready in under an hour. Think apple pie meets coffee cake—baked into one irresistible loaf.
Let’s bake a little nostalgia.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Fritter Bread
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✅ Just 10 simple pantry ingredients
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✅ One bowl, no mixer required
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✅ Naturally nut-free (always check spice labels)
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✅ Even better the next day as flavors deepen
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✅ Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or solo indulgence
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Bread
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1½ cups peeled and finely diced apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
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1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Vanilla Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
🍎 Apple tip: Pat diced apples dry with a paper towel to prevent excess moisture and ensure a tender crumb.
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