Description
Apple Fritter Focaccia combines the best of two classics—pillowy focaccia bread and gooey cinnamon apples. Baked in a sheet pan and finished with a simple vanilla glaze, this sweet twist on a savory favorite is perfect for holiday brunches, cozy breakfasts, or dessert.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
0.25 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
0.25 cup brown sugar
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup powdered sugar
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix warm water and yeast.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add flour, salt, and olive oil.
Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet.
Add brown sugar and cinnamon, then stir in diced apples.
Cook until tender and caramelized.
Press risen dough into a greased sheet pan.
Dimple the dough and spread the apple topping evenly across the surface.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 22–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk/cream to make glaze.
Drizzle over warm focaccia before serving.
Notes
Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area for best results.
Don’t skip the dimpling—this helps hold the apple topping in place.
The glaze sets better if drizzled while the bread is still warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sweet Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg