Country Apple Fritter Bread Recipe
A cozy, cinnamon-spiced loaf bursting with tender apple pieces and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. This country apple fritter bread captures all the comforting flavors of a classic apple fritter in an easy-to-bake, irresistible loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup (135 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for apple coating)
⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar (for cinnamon-sugar swirl)
⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (for glaze)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and ⅔ cup sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, and mix just until combined.
- Toss diced apples with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until coated.
- In another small bowl, combine ⅓ cup sugar and remaining cinnamon for the swirl.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, top with half the cinnamon-sugar swirl and half the apples. Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon-sugar mixture. Gently press apples into the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream, and ½ teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf and let set before slicing.
Notes
Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Stir caramel sauce into the glaze for a richer flavor.
Mix in diced pears or cranberries for a fruity variation.
Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
Freeze the loaf for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
