Apple Fritter Bread

Apple fritter bread is a delicious and comforting baked good that combines the flavors of classic apple fritters with the moist, tender texture of a sweet bread. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an indulgent treat, this loaf is sure to become a favorite.

❤️ Why You’ll Love Apple Fritter Bread

It’s fall so I know everyone is in a craze over pumpkin, but I implore you to let apples have their moment with an Apple fritter loaf. This delicious bread can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making it perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee or as an afternoon snack. Serve it plain, or pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or a smear of butter for an extra decadent treat.

🍲 Ingredients

Sourdough Discard – Unfed, inactive sourdough starter that’s been stored on the counter or in the fridge.

Flour – Unbleached all-purpose flour, or you can use bread flour for a chewier texture.

Sugar – I think the flavors of brown sugar are very nostalgic of fall, but you can use granulated sugar too if that’s what you have one hand.

Oil – melted coconut oil, or any neutral oil you have. You can even use butter instead of oil.

Apples – literally any apple you like best will work in this recipe. If you like more of a tart flavor, use granny smith apples. If you want a sweeter apple, use cosmic or Honeycrisp apples.

Applesauce – Unsweetened applesauce brings a strong apple flavor, plus a moist flavor.

Cinnamon – It’s not a proper fall dish without ground cinnamon, in my opinion.

Eggs – 2 large eggs.

👩‍🍳 How to Make Apple Fritter Bread

• Start by melting your coconut oil and letting it cool.
• Whisk together all your dry ingredients in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
• Peel and chop your apples, toss them in ¼ cup brown sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon. (If you want to cook your apples before baking, melt these ingredients together in a saucepan on the stove with one tablespoon of butter)
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk your eggs, oil, ½ cup of brown sugar, sourdough discard, and applesauce together there until there are no more streaks. Add your dry ingredients and mix until everything is fully combined.
• Add your apple mixture to the batter and fold together.
• Transfer your batter into a greased loaf pan.
• Top with your fritter crumble mixture.

Crumble Mixture

• Melt butter, brown sugar, and flour together until crumbly.
• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and bake for 45 – 50 minutes until it can pass the toothpick test.
• Let cool slightly but serve warm!

🪄 Tips and Tricks

• If you want to top off this apple fritter bread with a maple glaze, whisk together 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed. 
• Add pecans or walnuts to the crumble mixture on top for more flavor and texture! add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts and 2 extra tablespoons of butter.
• Passing the toothpick test means you can stick a toothpick or butter knife straight through the middle of the thickest part of the bread and the toothpick or knife come out clean. This is a sure sign that the bread is done. 

🗒 Variations

Quick breads are my favorite to make! They are simple, fast, and can be enjoyed at all parts of the day. Here are some of my most popular recipes, and my personal favorites.

• Funfetti Zucchini Bread
• Brown Butter Banana Bread
• Lemon Ricotta Loaf

🗒 Substitutions

Add-ins: You can incorporate nuts (like pecans or walnuts), raisins, or caramel chips

Frosting/glaze: If you want to top off this apple fritter bread with a maple glaze, whisk together 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed. 

• coconut oil – neutral oil or butter

🗒 Best served with

• Apple fritter bread can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature and is delightful for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert. It pairs well with coffee or tea and can be served plain or with butter.

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Short-Term Storage: If you plan to eat the bread within a few days, you can store it at room temperature. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or place it in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out.

For Extended Storage: To keep apple fritter bread for a longer period (up to 3 months), freezing is an excellent option. Make sure the bread has cooled completely before freezing.

🤔 Common Questions