Description
This delicious Apple Fritter Bread combines tender, moist cake-like bread with a sweet and spicy apple filling, layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat, this bread brings the flavors of classic apple fritters in an easy-to-make loaf form.
Ingredients
Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
Apple Layer
- 1 1/2 cups apples (peeled and small diced)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 splash vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper and heavily butter the sides to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Prepare apple layer: In a bowl, toss the diced peeled apples with light brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
- Make cinnamon sugar: Combine dark brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate small bowl to create the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Assemble the loaf: Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Layer half of the apple mixture on top, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar evenly over the apples.
- Repeat layers: Add the remaining batter over the first layer, then top with the rest of the apples and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the apples.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the bread: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 6-8 minutes. Then carefully lift the bread out using the parchment paper and place it on a cooling rack.
- Prepare glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make a silky glaze.
- Glaze the bread: Immediately drizzle the glaze over the warm bread to create a shiny, sweet topping. Serve and enjoy your Apple Fritter Bread!
Notes
- Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
- Use peeled and small diced apples for even cooking and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Use parchment paper and butter the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- The glaze should be drizzled while the bread is still warm for best texture and flavor.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
