Gluten-Free Apple Fritter Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Easy Gluten-Free Apple Fritter Bread! This mouthwatering, soft, and moist Amish apple fritter bread is vegan and allergy-free. Filled and topped with layers of freshly chopped apples and sweet cinnamon brown sugar, and drizzled with a simple dairy-free glaze! This delicious tender baked loaf is a perfect seasonal fall treat recipe for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

All the flavors and aromas of decadent deep-fried apple fritters, baked into a luscious, moist, and fluffy quick bread! This gluten-free apple fritter bread is packed with layers of sweet juicy apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Baked into a light and cakey gluten-free loaf and drizzled with a simple glaze just like real fritters. A seasonal essential that doesn't require any oil or frying, completely vegan and allergy-free; I bet your mouth is watering already!

What Is An Apple Fritter?

A real apple fritter is a type of yeasted donut that is filled with chunks of apples, cinnamon, sugar, and deep-fried. It's then covered in a simple sugar glaze. Apple fritters don't look like a typical round doughnut, instead, they are rustic blobs of batter dropped into the oil they're fried in.

Are They Healthy?

Since apple fritters are deep-fried in oil and loaded with added sugar, they're definitely a decadent treat!

Why You'll Love This Apple Fritter Bread Instead

This homemade gluten-free and vegan quick bread recipe cuts out the sugar, oil, and frying. You're left with a deliciously moist and fluffy apple loaf cake that's healthy enough for breakfast, but decadent enough for dessert! This recipe is:

• Gluten-Free
• Vegan
• Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Corn-Free, Coconut-Free)
• Low in Sugar or Added Sugar-Free
• Full of Fresh Real Apples
• Kid-Friendly
• Easy, Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly
• Perfect Fall Breakfast, Brunch, or Dessert

Ingredients For Gluten-Free Apple Fritter Bread

For The Bread:

• Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: Your favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour will give this quick bread structure and fluffiness.
• Baking Powder + Baking Soda + Salt: Baking powder, soda, and a pinch of salt will ensure the crumb of your loaf is fluffy, airy, and cakey!
• Granulated Sweetener: This sweet bread uses extra granulated sugar to sweeten it, like a cake! You can use sugar-free sweetener or normal sugar.
• Vegan Butter: Vegan butter keeps this bread moist and buttery like a cake!
• Flax Eggs: Two flax eggs will act as the eggless binder for the loaf to hold it all together.
• Non-Dairy Milk: Plain unsweetened dairy-free milk of your choice to help mix together the batter.
• Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla is always required in a cozy baked treat!

For The Apples:

• Fresh Apples: Sweet, crisp apples are best! Choose a variety that can hold up to the bread dough and baking. Gala, Fuji, Braeburn, Envy, or slightly tart apples like Pink Lady or Honeycrisp!
• Granulated Sweetener: Just a sprinkle of extra sugar to draw out the natural sugars in the apples
• Cinnamon: I like to add an extra dash of cinnamon directly to the apple layer!

For The Brown Sugar Layer:

• Brown Sugar Sweetener: Dark or light brown sugar or sugar-free sweetener will work! I like using dark brown for a deeper molasses flavor.
• Cinnamon: More cinnamon for this streusel-like layer!

For The Glaze:

• Powdered Sugar: You can use powdered sugar or a sugar-free variety for this simple sweet glaze to drizzle onto the baked loaf.
• Water or Non-Dairy Milk: Water or more non-dairy milk is used to make the glaze thick and drippy!

How To Make Apple Fritter Bread

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
2. Melt the vegan butter in the microwave.
3. Add the flax eggs, sweetener, and vanilla to the melted butter and mix them together until combined.
4. Add the warm butter mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients.

5. Now, add the non-dairy milk to the batter so it's not too thick.
6. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
7. Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces before adding them to another bowl and mixing them together with the sugar and cinnamon to coat.
8. Line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.

9. Pour half the bread batter into the lined loaf pan.
10. Next, layer in half the apple mixture and half the brown sugar cinnamon.
11. Cover the apples and sugar with the rest of the bread batter so they're fully covered.
12. Finish the loaf by adding the last of the apples and brown sugar cinnamon mixture.

13. Bake the apple fritter bread in the oven at 350°F for about 60 minutes.
14. Remove the baked loaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing it and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Glazing The Apple Fritter Bread

Technically, this finishing drizzle of glaze is optional, but it just would not give you the full old-fashioned apple fritter tasting experience without it!

• Make the simple white glaze by mixing together powdered sugar and water. For a creamier creme glaze, you can use non-dairy milk instead of water. You want just enough liquid to make the sugar liquidy enough to drizzle over the loaf, but still thick enough that it will harden and stay on the loaf.
• You can cover the entire loaf with the glaze like a real apple fritter by warming the glaze slightly before pouring it over the loaf or just some small horizontal drizzles over the top. It's up to you!

Baking Tips & Tricks

• Want some maple flavor in your loaf? Swap the vanilla extract for maple extract!
• If you don't have vegan butter on hand, you can use a neutral flavored oil. To make it oil-free, you can swap in applesauce. Take note that if you use applesauce, your loaf will be gummier.
• If you use a 9x5 loaf pan, your bread will be flatter and you will need to reduce the baking time by about 10 minutes or so.
• Lining the loaf pan is essential! I grease the pan and line it with parchment for extra security. If you don't, the sugars will cause the loaf to stick in the pan; it will also make cleanup more difficult for you!
• Make sure you allow the bread to cool completely before topping it with the glaze.

Storing Leftovers

You can store leftover vegan apple fritter bread at room temperature in a closed container for up to 3 days. You can keep it longer in the fridge for 5-7 days. Bring the loaf to room temperature before serving or give it a quick warm in the microwave.

Freezing Instructions

You can freeze the Amish apple fritter bread by warping the loaf in plastic, then a layer of foil, before storing it in a ziplock freezer bag or airtight container for up to 6 months. You can also wrap and freeze individual slices for easier defrosting. I recommend waiting to add the glaze if you plan on freezing the bread. When you are ready to defrost, allow the loaf to thaw in the fridge overnight before bringing it to room temperature and adding the glaze before serving.

How To Serve

Serve this Amish apple fritter bread with some homemade apple cider or a cozy mug of hot chocolate! You can slather on a pat of vegan butter, some nut or seed butter, or even homemade apple butter! You can eat it warmed in the toaster oven or microwave or keep it at room temperature. Enjoy it with a fork or use your hand and bite right in!

More Seasonal Apple Recipes:

• Apple Pie Quick Bread
• Apple Butter Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Glaze
• Apple Cider Doughnuts
• Apple Cinnamon Muffins
• Crustless Apple Pie
• Classic Apple Crisp

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Country apple fritters transformed into a delicious quick bread that happens to be gluten-free and vegan so everyone can enjoy a warm cozy slice! Not to mention, this is one of those treats that has the most intoxicating aroma while baking in the oven!

So tell me:

+ Have you ever had a real apple fritter?

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