Country Apple Fritter Bread Recipe: A Cozy, Cinnamon-Swirled Delight
There’s nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of apples and cinnamon baking in the oven. This Country Apple Fritter Bread is a cross between a moist pound cake and a classic apple fritter doughnut. It’s loaded with cinnamon-spiced apples, sweet brown sugar swirls, and topped with a light vanilla glaze. Perfect for fall mornings, brunches, or just a cozy treat with coffee or tea.
Let’s take a deep dive into this mouthwatering recipe, step-by-step instructions, ingredient tips, variations, storage methods, and more!
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Bread Batter:
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Vanilla Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for layering.
Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling
Peel and chop the apples into small pieces. In a bowl, toss the apples with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 3: Make the Batter
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and white sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Add to the wet mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined.
Step 4: Assemble the Bread
Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan. Layer half the apple mixture on top, then sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon and apple layers through the batter.
Step 5: Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack.
