Country Apple Fritter Bread – Cozy Fall Baking at Its Best
If you love apple fritters, you need this recipe in your life. This Country Apple Fritter Bread is everything you’d expect from the classic donut-shop favorite—warm cinnamon, tender apples, and a sweet glaze—but baked into a soft, moist loaf you can slice thick and enjoy at home.
This bread has quickly become a fall tradition in my house. The smell alone—apples and cinnamon swirling in the oven—makes the whole kitchen feel cozy. I like to use a mix of tart Granny Smith apples and sweet Honeycrisp for balance, but any apple you love will work.
The best part? It’s simple to make but tastes like something you’d pick up from a bakery. And while it’s hard to wait, letting it cool before slicing helps the layers set so you get those gorgeous ribbons of cinnamon and apple in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Bread
- Tastes Like an Apple Fritter: All the cozy flavor, but easier than frying.
- Perfect Fall Bake: Apples, cinnamon, and glaze = seasonal perfection.
- Simple Ingredients: Pantry staples + fresh apples.
- Versatile: Delicious warm, cooled, or reheated with coffee.
- Hubby-Approved: Always a hit with my family.
Country Apple Fritter Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray (for pan)
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 apples, peeled & chopped (I use half Granny Smith, half Honeycrisp)
- ⅔ cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup + 1–3 Tbsp milk, divided
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cinnamon Sugar & Apples: Stir brown sugar and cinnamon together. Toss chopped apples with 2 Tbsp sugar.
- Make the Batter: Cream butter with remaining sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Assemble: Spread half the batter in the pan. Top with half the cinnamon sugar + half the apples. Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze: Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar with milk until pourable and drizzle over the bread.
- Enjoy: Slice thick and serve warm or cooled.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t Skip the Glaze: It ties the whole “apple fritter” flavor together.
- Cool Before Slicing: This helps the loaf hold together and keeps those layers intact.
- Apple Varieties: Granny Smith for tartness, Honeycrisp for sweetness. Mixing them gives the best flavor.
- Storage: Keep covered at room temp for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. It also freezes well.
Country Apple Fritter Bread – Cozy Fall Baking at Its Best
Ingredients
Method
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cinnamon Sugar & Apples: Stir brown sugar and cinnamon together. Toss chopped apples with 2 Tbsp sugar.
- Make the Batter: Cream butter with remaining sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Assemble: Spread half the batter in the pan. Top with half the cinnamon sugar + half the apples. Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar.
- Bake: Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze: Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar with milk until pourable and drizzle over the bread.
- Enjoy: Slice thick and serve warm or cooled.
