CINNAMON SWIRL APPLE FRITTER LOAF

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray and line a standard 9x5” loaf pan with parchment paper; set aside.
In a small bow, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar swirl; set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with the granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and maple syrup together, it’s okay if it is clumpy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Then add the vanilla extract.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate medium bowl, then add to the wet mixture. Beat until well combined. Then, add in the milk and continue to beat until the batter is smooth.
Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then add half of the chopped apple mixture. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture on top of the apple layer.
Pour the rest of the batter over the apple layer, top with remaining chopped apples, and then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon/brown sugar mixture.
Lightly press the apples into the batter and gently swirl the brown sugar mixture through it, using a knife.
Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Let the loaf rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Whisk the ingredients for the maple glaze together in a small bowl.
Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle with glaze.
Serve warm with butter if desired.
Enjoy!