It’s like having apple fritters and homemade pound cake all in one!
Here’s a tried-and-true recipe you’ll love:
🍏 Country Apple Fritter Bread
Ingredients
For the cinnamon-sugar apple filling:
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2 large apples, peeled and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
For the bread batter:
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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1 ¾ tsp baking powder
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½ cup (120 ml) milk
For the glaze:
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½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk or cream
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the apples
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In a small bowl, toss chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Make the batter
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Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Mix in vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together.
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Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, then half of the milk.
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Repeat with the rest of the flour and milk, mixing until just combined (don’t overmix).
4. Assemble
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Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
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Spoon half of the apple mixture over the batter and lightly press in.
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Add the rest of the batter, then top with remaining apples.
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Using a knife, gently swirl through the top layer a couple of times to create a marbled effect.
5. Bake
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Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
6. Glaze
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Drizzle over the warm bread.
🍎 Tips
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Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for the best balance of sweetness.
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Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for extra texture.
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Store covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5.
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Warm a slice and serve with a pat of butter — heaven!
Would you like me to give you a caramel apple version (with a gooey caramel swirl and topping)?
