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Slices of awesome country apple fritter bread topped with a nutty brown butter and salted maple glaze.

Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread

Rebecca Blumer
Experience the cozy magic of fall with this buttery apple fritter bread featuring a crunchy cinnamon swirl, juicy Granny Smith apples, and a sweet salted maple-style glaze.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch Loaf Pan
  • Small skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients
 

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture:

  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Apple Bread Loaf Recipe:

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 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 or almond milk room temp

Chopped Apple Mixture:

  • 2 large apples like Granny Smith, peeled and chopped small, but not fine.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-3 tablespoons milk or cream depending on thickness of glaze wanted

Instructions
 

Brown Butter and Pan Prep

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it foams, browns, and smells nutty; remove from heat and let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs later.

Mix the Swirl and Apple Layers

  • In a small bowl, stir the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together until well combined and set aside.
  • Toss the chopped apples with granulated sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl until the fruit is glossy and evenly coated.

Build the Batter

  • Whisk the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a bowl to distribute the leavening evenly.
  • In another bowl, beat the sugar with the browned butter until creamy, then add the room temperature eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually mix in the flour mixture and milk, stirring just until the batter is smooth to maintain a tender crumb.

Layer, Swirl, and Bake

  • Spread half of the batter into the pan, top with half of the apples and half of the cinnamon sugar mixture; repeat the layers once more.
  • Marble the loaf by running a knife through the batter in gentle S-shapes.
  • Bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the center reaches an internal temperature of 190-200 degrees F.

Glaze and Rest

  • Let the loaf rest in the pan for 15 minutes before removing it to cool completely.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle the glaze over the loaf.

Notes

Preventing Soggy Bottoms: Chop apples small and use firm varieties like Granny Smith to prevent excess moisture from making the bread soggy.
The Precision Test: Use an internal thermometer to ensure the loaf is done; it should read between 190 and 200 degrees F in the center.
Storage Tip: Store tightly covered at room temperature. In humid climates, only glaze the slices you are serving to keep the finish from becoming sticky.
Freezing Instructions: Wrap the unglazed, cooled loaf in plastic and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before glazing.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword apple fritter bread, Fall Baking, quick bread
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