Country Apple Fritter Bread: Easy Cinnamon Apple Loaf Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Country Apple Fritter Bread, a delightful blend of sweet cinnamon, juicy apples, and a tender loaf texture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy afternoon treat, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly easy to make. Packed with the flavors of homemade apple fritters, this bread is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (66g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons (5g) ground cinnamon, divided
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into ½ inch (1 cm) dice
- ½ cup (125g) butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup (75g) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoon (7.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (172.5g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- ½ cup (125 mL) + 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk, divided
- ½ cup (75g) powdered sugar
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix ⅓ cup brown sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. In another bowl, toss the diced apples with the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup butter and ⅔ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Add ½ cup milk to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Spread half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Layer half of the cinnamon-coated apples and half of the brown sugar mixture on top. Gently press the apples into the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter, apples, and brown sugar mixture. Swirl the brown sugar into the batter for a marbled effect.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For an optional glaze, mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
Slice, serve, and enjoy this homemade apple fritter bread with a cup of coffee or tea!
