Description
This Country Apple Fritter Bread is a simple, homemade treat filled with juicy apple chunks, warm cinnamon, and a brown sugar swirl. Moist, fluffy, and drizzled with a sweet glaze, this easy apple bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Mixture:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Apple Bread Batter:
- ½ cup softened butter
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk
For the Chopped Apple Mixture:
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. This ensures the baking powder is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. This helps incorporate air for a light, fluffy texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Overmixing can make the bread dense.
- Incorporate the milk: Pour in the milk and stir gently until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the apples: In another bowl, toss the chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon. This step enhances their natural sweetness and prevents them from sinking in the batter.
- Layer the batter and apples: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Layer with half of the chopped apples and sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Repeat the layers: Pour the remaining batter over the apple layer, spreading it out evenly. Top with the remaining apples and cinnamon sugar. Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together for a marbled effect.
- Bake the bread: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs, the bread is ready.
- Cool before glazing: Let the bread rest in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely before adding the glaze.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with 1 to 3 tablespoons of milk or cream until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed—thicker for a drizzle or thinner for full coverage.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled apple fritter bread. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use coconut oil or dairy-free butter for a vegan version. Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 4 days in an airtight container, or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezing: Wrap the loaf in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Variations: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch. Use different apple varieties for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg