Very Best Gluten-Free Apple Fritter Bread

Published on Sep 01, 2021

  by   Kristina Stosek

23 reviews

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Serves: 1 loaf
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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.

apple fritter bread with a glaze and flowers

 

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.

apples in a bowl and sliced apples

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!

 

gluten-free apple fritter batter in a pan lined with parchment paper

 

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.

 

sliced apples topped with cinnamon sugar

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.

 

cake batter topped with sliced apples and cinnamon sugar in a loaf pan

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.

 

baked gluten-free apple fritter bread decorated with flower

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.

 

cinnamon glaze over baked apple bread, gluten-free

 

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!

 

slices of apple fritter bread on a plate with a flower

APPLES ARE NUTRITIOUS

Apples come with loads of health benefits; as per EVERY DAY HEALTH, apples can lower high cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

In addition, they are high in dietary fiber; therefore, they can aid digestion, can support a healthy immune system, are diabetes-friendly fruit and are packed with antioxidants. So it’s true, an apple a day may 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!

 

half a slice of an apple fritter bread on a plate with a fork

Apple fritter bread is a nutritious treat with a balanced sweetness, apple flavor, and warm cinnamon flavor. Its texture is moist, tender, and studded with delicate apple pieces, while the glaze adds extra goodness.

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Susan knight

Made this for Easter brunch. YUM! Everyone loved it, will be making this again.

Kristina

thank you Nancy, I am so happy to hear that!

Nancy

This apple bread is a winner! I've made it several times and my family and extended family love it! A definite keeper. Thank you!

Kristina

thank you Anna.

Anna Tejada-Lambeth

DEEEEEEEELICIOUS! I’ve missed Apple fritters for 14 years until now! Sooooo good

Kristina

Mary, thank you for letting us know, it is always nice to hear!

Mary

Made this for breakfast this morning. My non-gluten free family loved it. I definitely will be making this again.

Kristina

I am glad you enjoyed it! thank you

Roberta

this was soooo good! Thank you

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