Country Apple Fritter Bread - Ukbiddingdirectory

Country Apple Fritter Bread

Warm, comforting, and packed with sweet apple-cinnamon flavor, this Country Apple Fritter Bread is a cozy, old-fashioned treat that will make your kitchen smell like a bakery. With layers of juicy apples, rich cinnamon-sugar swirls, and a soft, buttery crumb, it’s the kind of homemade dessert that brings back memories — or creates new ones. Drizzled with a simple powdered sugar glaze, every slice is irresistibly moist, sweet, and satisfying.

Ingredients

For the Bread:

1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 apples, peeled and chopped (any variety you love — Granny Smith for tartness, Gala or Fuji for sweetness)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for tossing with the apples)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1¾ teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup + 1 to 3 tablespoons milk (regular or almond milk)
Pinch of salt
Nonstick cooking spray (or butter + flour for greasing the loaf pan)

For the Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
Milk (just enough for a drizzle-friendly consistency)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.

2. Make the Cinnamon Sugar

In a small bowl, stir together the 1/3 cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. This will be used for layering inside the bread for a ribbon of flavor in every bite.

3. Prepare the Apples

Peel and dice your apples into small chunks. Toss them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Set them aside and let them macerate slightly.

4. Mix the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and pinch of salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined — do not overmix, or the bread will become dense.

6. Layer the Batter

Spread half of the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture and half of the chopped apples.

Repeat with the remaining batter, cinnamon-sugar, and apples. Using a butter knife, gently swirl through the batter a few times to marble the layers slightly — don’t fully mix.

7. Bake

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

8. Cool Down

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.

9. Glaze It

Whisk together the powdered sugar and a splash of milk until smooth and drizzleable. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf in zigzag patterns or slow drips for a rustic look.

Notes & Tips:

Want extra apple flavor? Add a dash of apple pie spice or a few tablespoons of applesauce to the batter.
Make it nutty by adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter or on top.
This bread stays moist for 2–3 days at room temperature and up to a week in the fridge. It’s also freezer-friendly!

Recipe Summary:

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 8–10 slices
Skill Level: Easy to Moderate