Description
Sweet summer memories come alive with Country Apple Fritter Bread, a nostalgic twist on classic comfort baking. Warm cinnamon-spiced apples nestle between tender layers of golden bread, promising a delightful slice of homemade happiness you’ll savor to the last crumb.
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
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup (135 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ⅓ cup (65 g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 12 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare a warm, inviting baking environment by heating the oven to 175C (350F). Protect your loaf pan with a generous coating of grease and flour, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Transform crisp apples into a sweet-spiced mixture by tossing them with granulated sugar and cinnamon. Allow the flavors to meld while you continue preparing the bread.
- Create a decadent brown sugar swirl by combining brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl, setting the aromatic mixture aside for later layering.
- Craft the bread’s foundation by whipping butter and granulated sugar until they become light and airy. Incorporate eggs individually, then introduce vanilla extract for depth of flavor. In a separate vessel, blend flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the creamy mixture, alternating with milk until just harmonized.
- Construct the bread’s intricate layers by spreading half the batter into the prepared pan. Artfully distribute apple pieces across the surface, then sprinkle half the brown sugar mixture. Repeat the layering process, ensuring the final top is a beautiful mosaic of batter and apples.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. The bread is ready when a toothpick emerges clean from its center. Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Craft a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk until smooth, adjusting the liquid to achieve your desired consistency.
- Elevate the bread’s presentation by generously drizzling the glaze over the cooled loaf. Slice and serve this rustic, apple-studded treasure to eager guests.
Notes
- Swap apples for seasonal variations like pears or peaches to keep the recipe exciting and adaptable throughout the year.
- Use overripe or bruised apples to reduce food waste and add deeper caramelized flavor to the bread.
- Enhance the texture by gently folding chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter for a delightful crunch and nutty undertone.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same tender crumb and delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg