Very Best Gluten-Free Apple Fritter Bread

This Gluten Free Apple Fritter Bread recipe is our pride and joy! The soft, quick bread is filled with sweet cinnamon apples and drizzled with a light glaze — making this our best gluten free apple bread recipe!

WHAT IS GLUTEN FREE APPLE FRITTER BREAD?

This apple fritter bread is a gluten free sweet bread that combines fresh apples, warm cinnamon spice, and a drizzle of lightly sweetened cinnamon glaze. The moist and tender crumb is studded with chunks of apples, adding a burst of fresh apple flavor to every bite.

I’ve wanted to make this gluten-free apple fritter bread recipe for a very long time. I’ve made crust-free apple pie and breakfast apple cakes, but this apple fritter bread is the best recipe yet!

Apples make everything taste better, and add delicious flavourful juices to baked goods and savoury dishes.

GLUTEN FREE APPLE FRITTER BREAD RECIPE

I like to use Honeycrisp apples because of their sweetness. You can peel the apples or not, it all depends on you. I peeled mine because I prefer them without the peel’s texture on the apples. Once you core the apples, roughly chop them.

THE SIMPLE GLUTEN FREE BATTER

I wanted to stick to a quick-bread recipe. This means only one flour. So, I used a gluten-free flour blend that is mainly rice-based, such as the Bob’s Red Mill. I tried other blends, however, this blend worked the best!

To make the batter is super simple. First, cream butter with sugar. I used coconut sugar because it is slightly healthier than brown or granulated sugar. But let’s be honest, sugar is sugar, so always use it sparingly.

Next, beat in eggs and vanilla. I used one and a half teaspoons of vanilla in this batter, which is half a teaspoon more than I would generally use. The reason is, the extra vanilla flavor goes exceptionally well with apples.

Once the wet mixture is ready, stir in flour mixed with baking powder and some milk. The gluten-free quick-bread batter is now ready.

THE CINNAMON FLAVORED APPLES

To add that great sweet cinnamon flavor to the apples, I mixed coconut sugar with cinnamon and used half of it to blend in with the apples. Sometimes I add a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg. That’s because I love the flavor, and the spice adds a new dimension to the apples.

LAYER THE APPLES

The apples are then layered between the batter and on top. To finish off the apple fritter bread, I added an extra sprinkle of cinnamon sugar over the top.

be patient when baking gluten free apple fritter bread

This apple fritter bread recipe takes one hour to bake, a little longer than most quick-breads. The reason for this is the apples. I wanted to make sure that the batter encasing the apples is fully baked.

THE CINNAMON GLAZE

This is the simplest glaze and adds the final touch to this gluten-free sweet bread. But I wanted more than just white sugar glaze, so I added a pinch of cinnamon.  The lightly scented cinnamon glaze soaked into the bread-making everything beyond delicious.

This is a spectacular gluten free sweet apple treat! If this gluten free sweet bread doesn’t persuade you to try it based on the deliciousness and easiness of this recipe, then think healthy apples!

The Health Benefits of Apples

Apples offer a wealth of health benefits. According to EVERY DAY HEALTH, they can help lower high cholesterol and reduce blood pressure.

Rich in dietary fiber, apples aid digestion, support a healthy immune system, and are a diabetes-friendly fruit. Additionally, they are packed with antioxidants. So, it’s true: an apple a day may indeed keep the doctor away!

best month for apple picking

September is the month to try new gluten free apple recipes. Freshly picked apples are the best for baking. Especially pies, cakes, muffins and sweet bread. Nothing beats an apple that has just been picked from the apple orchard. The flavour, texture and aroma of crispy fresh apples are the best!

Recipe Review: Gluten-Free Apple Fritter Bread

Apple fritter bread is a wholesome sweet treat that has the perfect balance between sweetness and the rich flavor of apples, enhanced by warm cinnamon flavor. The texture is moist and tender, with delicate pieces of apple throughout. The glaze adds an extra touch of indulgence, making this bread not only nutritious but also irresistibly delicious. A must-try for any apple lover!

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