Ingredients
– 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
– ½ cup light brown sugar
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1 large egg, room temperature
– ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
– ¼ cup vegetable oil (butter can be used as a substitute)
– ¼ cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature (can be substituted with buttermilk or creme fraiche)
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda (use fresh for best results)
– ½ teaspoon kosher salt
– 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted for the glaze
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for the glaze
– 3 tablespoons whole milk (cream or non-dairy milk can be used for the glaze)
Instructions
1-Gathering Your Tools and Ingredients: Start by getting everything ready to make this cinnamon apple bread a breeze. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray. This step sets the stage for a smooth baking process, helping the apple fritter bread rise just right.
Once your oven is heating, peel and chop 2 medium baking apples into small pieces. In a bowl, mix these apples with ½ cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon ground ginger; set it aside to let the flavors blend.
This initial prep only takes about 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy parents or working professionals who want a homemade treat without much fuss.
2-Mixing the Batter: Next, grab a large bowl and whisk together 1 large egg (at room temperature), ⅓ cup white granulated sugar, ¼ cup vegetable oil (or butter if you prefer), ¼ cup full-fat sour cream (room temperature), and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until everything is smooth and combined.
In another bowl, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Slowly add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until almost combined to keep the batter light.
Fold in most of the apple-cinnamon mixture at this point, which adds those fresh apple chunks throughout the batter for that authentic apple fritter feel.
3-Baking and Finishing Touches: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and top it with the remaining apple mixture for a caramelized layer on top. Bake for 50-55 minutes, checking with a tester to ensure it comes out clean and the internal temperature hits 200 degrees F.
After baking, let the bread cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before removing it. For the glaze, whisk 1 cup sifted powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons whole milk until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled bread. If you’re looking for another simple cinnamon treat, this step adds a sweet finish that’s hard to resist.
The total time is about 1 hour and 5 minutes, so it’s a quick recipe even for students or newlyweds starting to cook together.
Notes
🍏 Use baking apples like Empire, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp for best texture.
🧂 Fresh baking soda ensures good rise and texture.
🍰 Cool completely before wrapping; bread keeps 2 days at room temp or 1 week refrigerated, and freezes well up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
