Description
This Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf studded with tender apple pieces and swirled with a cinnamon-brown sugar filling. Finished with a simple glazed drizzle, it’s perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
Swirl Filling
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- Powdered sugar (about 1/2 cup)
- Milk (about 1 to 2 tablespoons to reach desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make Swirl Filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. This mixture will create the delicious cinnamon swirl in the bread.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Milk: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the peeled and chopped apples, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them down.
- Layer Batter and Swirl: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon-brown sugar swirl filling evenly over it. Add the remaining batter on top, followed by the rest of the swirl mixture to create layers.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Prepare Glaze: While the bread cools, mix powdered sugar with milk in a small bowl until smooth and slightly runny to create the glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced tartness against the sweet filling.
- Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Allow bread to cool completely before glazing for best results.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple fritter bread, cinnamon swirl bread, breakfast bread, apple bread loaf, glazed apple bread
