Country Apple Fritter Bread

This soft, moist loaf highlights fresh apples and a warm cinnamon swirl, creating a classic country-style treat. The batter combines creamed butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, folded with flour and milk for a tender crumb. Layered with sugared apples and spiced cinnamon sugar, each slice is sweet and fragrant. After baking to golden perfection, a simple powdered sugar glaze adds a final touch. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking, it brings the cozy flavors of country baking to your kitchen.

Country Apple Fritter Bread is pure comfort baked into a pan. With swirls of cinnamon sugar and juicy apple layers, this loaf brings together the best parts of your favorite fall treats. I started making it every September when cool mornings hinted at apple season, and now even my neighbors ask for a slice fresh out of the oven

I fell in love with this recipe during my first apple-picking trip. It became a weekend tradition and always brings back memories of cozy afternoons and laughter around the table.

Ingredients

• • Nonstick cooking spray: Ensures the bread lifts cleanly from the pan so you do not lose that beautiful crust
  • Light brown sugar: Adds caramel notes that pair perfectly with apples
  • Ground cinnamon: Fills the bread with warmth be sure to use a fresh bottle for strong aroma
  • Apples: Any kind will do but firm tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp hold their shape best
  • Granulated sugar: Sweetens the batter and tosses the apples so they shine in every bite
  • Butter: Brings richness and helps the crumb stay soft look for unsalted and let it soften at room temperature
  • Large eggs: Add structure and richness fresh eggs make a noticeable difference
  • Vanilla extract: Highlights the apple and cinnamon with a cozy fragrance select pure vanilla if you can
  • All purpose flour: Gives structure without heaviness
  • Baking powder: Ensures a nice rise so the bread is light rather than dense
  • Milk or almond milk: Keeps the bread tender whole milk or a good quality almond milk both work well
  • Powdered sugar: Makes a silky glaze to finish the loaf sift it first to avoid lumps
  • Salt: Balances sweetness and brings out all the flavors

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep the Pan:

Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray so every slice releases easily and the crust stays perfect

Mix the Cinnamon Sugar:

Stir the light brown sugar with ground cinnamon set this aside because it becomes the bread’s swirled magic

Prepare the Apples:

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Culinary experience

Peel and chop two apples bite sized pieces work best Toss them in two tablespoons of granulated sugar to bring out their juice and sweetness

Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large mixing bowl beat together the softened butter and remaining granulated sugar Work until the texture is light and airy for that buttery rich base

Add Eggs and Vanilla:

Beat in the eggs one at a time blending fully after each Stir in vanilla extract for aroma and depth

Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl whisk the flour baking powder and a pinch of salt This step spreads the leavening evenly for even rising

Bring the Batter Together:

Alternately add dry mix and milk to the butter mixture starting and ending with the dry ingredients Mix gently until just combined for a tender crumb

Layer the Bread:

Spread half the batter into your pan Sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar and add half the chopped apples  Repeat with remaining batter cinnamon sugar and apples so you get layers in every bite

Bake to Perfection:

Slide the pan into a 350 degree oven Bake for 50 to 60 minutes Test with a toothpick at the center If it comes out clean you are good to go

Cool and Glaze:

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes Move it to a wire rack and let it cool completely For the glaze mix powdered sugar with enough milk to drip smoothly Drizzle it over the cooled loaf

Slice and Serve:

Cut thick slices and enjoy the layers of apple juicy and spiced Crust should be crisp glaze sweet but subtle

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