Description
Welcome apple season with a cozy, bakery-worthy loaf that combines tender spiced apples with a soft crumb and glossy glaze. This rustic apple fritter loaf makes a thoughtful homemade gift and a standout centerpiece for any festive spread. One slice and you’ll understand why it disappears fast.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples suitable for baking, peeled and diced
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 generously rounded teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Batter
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream, room temp
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Glaze
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Prepare the Apple Loaf
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a loaf pan with nonstick spray or baking release.
- In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger until evenly coated. Set aside so the flavors can mingle.
- In a separate large bowl, blend the egg, white sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth and fully combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until nearly incorporated.
- Gently fold in about three-quarters of the spiced apple mixture, making sure it’s evenly distributed through the batter.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared pan. Scatter the remaining apple mixture over the top to create a chunky, caramelized finish.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 200°F. The top should be golden and slightly firm.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. For best results, wait until it reaches room temperature before slicing.
Make the Sweet Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until silky smooth. If the glaze turns out too runny, simply add a bit more powdered sugar until it thickens to your liking.
- Drizzle generously over the cooled loaf just before serving for that classic fritter-style finish.
Notes
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Turn this loaf into a cake by baking it in a 6-cup bundt pan. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 200°F.
- Choose apples that keep their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Empire.
- This recipe works beautifully in loaf pans sized 8×4 inches, 9×5 inches, or larger specialty loaf pans.
Storage & Freezing
- Once fully cooled, wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight bag.
- Keep at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 7 days.
- Freezing: Wrap the cooled bread in multiple layers of plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. It will remain fresh for up to 3 months.
- Thawing: Let the frozen loaf sit on the counter overnight until completely thawed and ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.05 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg