Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Apple Fritter Layer:

• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
   • Stir in the melted butter. Set this aside.
3. Prepare the Apple Fritter Layer:
   • In a small bowl, toss the diced apple with lemon juice and brown sugar. Set aside.
4. Make the Bread Batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
   • In another bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, applesauce, milk, and vegetable oil.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Layer the Bread:
   • Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
   • Spread a layer of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter.
   • Add half of the apple fritter mixture on top.
   • Pour the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture and apple fritter layer over it.
6. Swirl the Batter:
   • Using a knife or toothpick, swirl the cinnamon and apple mixture into the batter. Be gentle, so you don’t fully mix it.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Glaze the Bread:
   • While the bread is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
   • Once the bread has cooled for 10-15 minutes, drizzle the glaze over the top.
9. Serve:
   • Allow the glaze to set, then slice and enjoy the Cinnamon Swirl Apple Fritter Bread!