Country Apple Fritter Bread

🍞 Country Apple Fritter Bread

🕒 Prep Time: 20 min | Bake Time: 50–60 min

Makes: 1 loaf (9×5-inch)

🍴 Ingredients:

For the Apple Mixture:

• 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Sugar Layer:

• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed

• 1 tsp cinnamon

For the Bread Batter:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• ⅔ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1¾ tsp baking powder

• ½ cup milk

For the Glaze (Optional but amazing):

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

2. Make the Apple Mixture:

• In a small bowl, toss chopped apples with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Mix Cinnamon Sugar Layer:

• In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.

4. Make the Batter:

• In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

• Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.

• Add flour mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.

5. Assemble the Loaf:

Layer as follows:

1. Half the batter

2. Half the apple mixture

3. Half the cinnamon sugar

4. Remaining batter

5. Remaining apples

6. Top with rest of cinnamon sugar

• Lightly swirl with a knife for a marbled effect (optional).

6. Bake:

• Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

• If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.

7. Cool & Glaze:

• Let bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.

• Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled loaf.

🍏 Tips & Variations:

• Apples: Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for flavor depth.

• Add nuts: Chopped pecans or walnuts make a great addition.

• Double batch: Makes a great gift loaf — just double the recipe and use two pans.

Would you like a muffin version, a gluten-free adaptation, or a version using sourdough discard?