This country apple fritter bread is an old-fashioned recipe that has graced our fall weekend breakfast table and our Holiday cookie tins. It’s a great way to use your own apples from your trees, the grocery, or farmers market. Quick breads like this are super easy to make and we can’t get enough of the cinnamon swirl apple fritter bread just like the bakery downtown.
There’s nothing quite like the smell of homemade apple fritter bread filling your kitchen, especially during apple season. Enjoy all the delicious flavors of autumn, apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla.
This awesome country apple fritter bread is an easy recipe that brings together the flavors of a classic apple pie with the simplicity of a quick bread recipe. Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, dessert, or as a delicious treat with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Recipe Tips for Success
Best Apples. Granny Smith apples are ideal for this recipe because their tartness balances the sweetness of the bread. Other great options include Honeycrisp or Fuji apples.
Patting the Apples Dry. Removing excess moisture from the apples before adding them to the batter prevents the bread from becoming too wet.
Glaze Thickness. Adjust the thickness of the glaze by adding more or less milk. A thicker glaze will stick better to the bread, while a thinner glaze will soak in more.
Next Time. Try using a bundt pan for a different presentation or experiment with adding nuts for extra crunch.
Country Apple Fritter Bread Old-Fashioned Recipe
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Butter softened
- 2/3 Cup White Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 3/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 Cup Milk whole milk, oat milk, coconut milk
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Large Granny Smith Apples peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar using an electric mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.1/2 Cup Butter, 2/3 Cup White Sugar, 2 Large Eggs, 1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the dry ingredients; flour and the baking powder. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Fold in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until the batter is smooth.1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 3/4 Teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/2 Cup Milk, 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Pat the chopped apple mixture with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Toss the apples in the cinnamon mixture until evenly coated.1/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar, 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 2 Large Granny Smith Apples
- Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar apple mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top and finish with the remaining apples and any leftover brown sugar mixture. Gently press the apple layer into the batter with the back of a spoon.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out with moist crumbs. If the top of the bread browns too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. While the bread cools, prepare the sweet glaze by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1-3 tablespoons of milk until you reach your desired thickness. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.1 Cup Powdered Sugar, 2 Tablespoons Milk
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Nutrition
Storage and Freezing
This apple fritter bread stays fresh for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. To freeze, wrap the cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or plastic freezer wrap, then place it in a heavy-duty freezer bag. It will keep well for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply thaw at room temperature.
This easy apple fritter bread recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of fall, or to enjoy any time of year. The layers of brown sugar, cinnamon, and chunks of apple create a moist bread that’s reminiscent of your favorite donut, making it a must-try recipe card addition.
My family loved this!