Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Spice Fritter Bread. This recipe beautifully combines the classic taste of homemade fritters with the comforting essence of spiced apple bread, making it a perfect treat for any autumn gathering or a sweet breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1-2 tablespoons milk (for glaze consistency)
Cinnamon sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Combine the wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
Add the apples: Fold in the diced apples gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour into the pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread if desired.
