Description
Indulgent Country Apple Fritter Bread blends homestyle comfort with sweet cinnamon-kissed apples nestled in a tender, golden crumb. Warm spices and caramelized fruit create a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor from first slice to last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup (135 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a 9×5-inch loaf pan by generously coating with butter and dusting with flour or lining with parchment paper for effortless removal.
- Create a creamy base by vigorously mixing softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 2-3 minutes of continuous whisking.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then gently fold in vanilla extract for subtle aromatic depth.
- Sift flour and baking powder in a separate vessel, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth, consistent texture without overmixing.
- Prepare the apple component by delicately tossing diced apples with a blend of sugar and ground cinnamon, ensuring each apple piece is evenly coated with the fragrant mixture.
- Craft a cinnamon-sugar swirl by thoroughly combining sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl, creating a classic flavor enhancer.
- Layer the bread strategically: pour half the batter into the prepared pan, distributing evenly, then sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture and apple pieces across the surface.
- Complete the layering by adding remaining batter, gently pressing the final apple pieces into the surface, and dusting with remaining cinnamon-sugar blend for a beautiful, rustic finish.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the top achieves a golden-brown complexion.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling and flavor development.
- Prepare a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Once fully cooled, generously drizzle the glaze over the bread, allowing it to cascade naturally down the sides, creating an enticing visual and flavor finale.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance in the bread.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and prevent sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Test bread doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Adjust glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar for thickness or milk for a thinner drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg