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A freshly baked loaf of Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread sits on a wooden serving board. The bread’s golden-brown crust glistens under a drizzle of creamy vanilla glaze that zigzags across the top. The texture reveals tender apple slices and a rich cinnamon filling in beautiful, marbled layers. A mug of coffee in the background completes the warm, cozy breakfast scene.

Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread

A moist and tender cinnamon swirl apple fritter bread with layers of caramelized cinnamon sugar, fresh apples, and a sweet vanilla glaze. This cozy fall-inspired quick bread stays soft for days and is easy to make with pantry staples.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: Bisquick apple fritter bread, Cinnamon Swirl apple bread recipe, Cinnamon swirl apple fritter bread natalie wood, Cinnamon Swirl apple fritter bread Pioneer Woman, Cinnamon swirl apple fritter bread with sour cream, Grandma's country apple fritter bread, Moist cinnamon apple Fritter Bread recipe Pioneer Woman
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 270kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 loaf pan (Grease and lightly flour)
  • 2 Large mixing bowls (For batter and cinnamon mixture)
  • 1 Measuring cup set (Dry and liquid)
  • 1 Measuring spoon set
  • 1 Whisk (For glaze and dry ingredients)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding batter)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For dicing apples)
  • 1 Butter knife (For swirling cinnamon into batter)

Ingredients

The Bread Base:

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • ½ cup Milk
  • ⅓ cup Vegetable oil - or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

The Cinnamon Swirl:

  • ⅓ cup Brown sugar - packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon Melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Sour cream - secret trick for gooey swirl
  • 1 pinch Ground cardamom - optional but highly recommended

The Apple Filling:

  • 1 ¼ cups Diced apples - peeled and small diced
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice - prevents browning
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour - for tossing apples

The Glaze:

  • ½ cup Powdered sugar - sifted
  • 1 tablespoon Milk
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract - or maple extract for variation

Instructions

  • Peel and dice apples, then make the cinnamon swirl mixture
    A baking dish filled with diced apples lightly dusted with cinnamon, ready to be layered into the batter. Fresh apples, bowls of flour, sugar, and cinnamon sticks surround the dish, showcasing the rustic ingredients that bring the recipe to life.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients to make a thick batter
    A metal mixing bowl filled with light, fluffy creamed butter and sugar, being stirred with a spatula. The mixture has a smooth, airy texture with a pale yellow color, representing the early stage of preparing the bread batter.
  • Layer batter with cinnamon swirl and gently swirl with knife
    A loaf pan filled with freshly poured batter, topped with a thick swirl of cinnamon sugar that forms a beautiful marbled pattern. The light golden batter contrasts with the deep brown cinnamon mixture, capturing the moment before baking when the swirl design is created.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and cooked through
    A golden-brown loaf of apple bread cools in a metal pan placed on a wire rack. The top has a crisp, cracked surface, indicating a perfectly baked texture. A folded kitchen towel lies beside the cooling rack, giving the image a rustic, homemade atmosphere.
  • Make glaze and drizzle over warm or cooled bread
    A freshly baked loaf of cinnamon swirl apple bread sits on a wooden serving board. The bread’s golden-brown crust glistens under a drizzle of creamy vanilla glaze that zigzags across the top. The texture reveals tender apple slices and a rich cinnamon filling in beautiful, marbled layers. A mug of coffee in the background completes the warm, cozy breakfast scene.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 90g | Calories: 270kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg (13%) | Sodium: 180mg (8%) | Potassium: 120mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 220IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
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