Dessert

Caramel Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

ByLuna Ryder December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Introduction

This Caramel Apple Fritter Bread combines the warm flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples with a rich caramel glaze. It’s an easy-to-make treat that tastes like your favorite breakfast pastry in a sliceable loaf form—perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of coffee.

The image shows a rectangular cinnamon roll cake with a golden brown crust and a soft, fluffy texture inside. The cake is topped with a layer of crumbly cinnamon sugar swirl that is darker brown and slightly crispy. On top of the cinnamon layer, there are thin white icing stripes drizzled across lengthwise. The cake rests on a wooden board with a sliced green apple and a whole green apple blurred in the background, all set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
2 apples
7/12 cup brown sugar (about 1/3 cup + 1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whip together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, and mix well.
Step 2: Stir in the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then add the 1/2 cup milk. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Step 3: In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar (1/3 cup) and ground cinnamon. Set this cinnamon sugar mixture aside for the topping.
Step 4: Peel and chop the apples into small pieces.
Step 5: Grease a loaf pan. Spread about half of the batter evenly in the pan. Sprinkle half of the chopped apples over the batter, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
Step 6: Spread the remaining batter over the apple layer. Top with the remaining apples and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top.
Step 7: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: While the bread bakes, prepare the caramel glaze. Microwave 1.5 oz butter until fully melted, then stir in the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons milk. Chill the glaze in the refrigerator until the bread is ready.
Step 9: Once the bread has cooled slightly, drizzle the caramel glaze generously over the top before serving. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance with the sweetness of the caramel.
For extra texture, add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the batter or topping.
Swap the caramel glaze for a simple vanilla glaze made with powdered sugar and milk if you prefer a lighter finish.

Storage

Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat slices gently in the microwave to soften before serving.