Apple Walnut Fritter Bread

 

🍎 Apple Walnut Fritter Bread: A Cozy Twist on a Classic Favorite

If you're craving the comforting flavors of a warm apple fritter — but in sliceable, shareable form — this Apple Walnut Fritter Bread might just become your new go-to recipe. With layers of tender apples, crunchy walnuts, and a cinnamon-sugar swirl throughout, this moist quick bread tastes like fall in every bite.

It’s the perfect companion to your morning coffee, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a sweet addition to your weekend brunch spread. Best of all? No frying necessary — just one loaf pan and your oven.

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🍞 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Packed with fresh apples, toasted walnuts, and a ribbon of cinnamon sugar

• Moist, tender crumb with a slightly crunchy top

• Tastes like an apple fritter meets coffee cake

• Easy to make — no mixer required!

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🍏 Ingredients

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl:

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

For the Apple Layer:

• 1 large apple, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• ½ tsp cinnamon

For the Bread Batter:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup milk

Optional Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

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🧁 Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Make the Cinnamon-Sugar and Apple Layers

• In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl. Set aside.

• In another bowl, toss diced apple, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Make the Bread Batter

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar, oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

• Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Layer the Batter

• Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

• Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture and half of the apple-walnut mixture over the batter.

• Repeat with remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar and apple mixture. Lightly press the apples into the batter.

5. Bake

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking.

6. Cool and Glaze (Optional)

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If desired, whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with a pat of butter

• Toast a slice and enjoy with cream cheese

• Pair with hot cider or coffee for the ultimate cozy snack

• Wrap slices for lunchbox treats or picnic desserts

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📝 Tips for Success

• Chop apples small so they bake evenly into the bread

• Toast the walnuts lightly before adding for extra flavor

• Use sour cream for extra moisture and richness

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days — or refrigerate for longer shelf life

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💬 Final Thoughts

This Apple Walnut Fritter Bread is the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with the smell of cinnamon and nostalgia. Whether you bake it for family, friends, or just yourself, it’s bound to become a cozy favorite for cool mornings and crisp afternoons.

Slice it thick, serve it warm, and enjoy the simple magic of apples, spice, and everything nice. 🍎🍞