Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread

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Do You Love Apple Fritter Bread?

Have you ever had an apple fritter transformed into fluffy, buttery, white cake loaf with chunks of juicy apples and layers of brown sugar and cinnamon swirled inside and on top?

Drizzle with some old-fashioned creme glaze and devour with this Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread!

Fall is the time of year when the scent of apples fills the air, and no other dessert captures this seasonal flavor quite like the classic country apple fritter bread. With a few simple ingredients and some basic baking know-how, you’ll soon be serving up delicious slices of this awesome country apple fritter bread.

easy apple fritter bread RECIPE

If You Bake This, You’ll Get *Lots of Drooling and Lots of Happy Smiles*

We all love a sweet and comforting treat, and what could be better than a delicious apple fritter quick bread? This flavorful and easy to make recipe will have you baking up a delicious treat in no time. Packed with hearty apples and sweet cinnamon, this bread is the perfect breakfast or snack.

What’s nice about making this Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread is, you don’t have to be an expert baker either.  All you need is a 9×5 loaf pan to bake it in and it only takes 20 minutes or so to prepare and 60 minutes to bake.

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Ingredients you Need for Our Easy Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

My all-time best tip is to not overmix quick breads.  If you want more tips, check out these “Secret” Baking Tips for Quick Breads!

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture

Apple Bread Loaf Recipe

  • softened butter 
  • granulated sugar
  • eggs 
  • vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • baking powder
  • milk of choice

Chopped Apple Mixture

  • 2 large apples any kind, peeled and chopped or slice them small, but not fine.  *(I like using Granny Smith apples or Honeycrisp)
  • granulated sugar
  • cinnamon 

Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze

See Recipe Notes for more substitutions and tips.  

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Awesome Country EASY Apple Fritter Bread!

How to Make Apple Fritter Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a 9×5-inch loaf pan and spray with non-stick spray, parchment paper or line with foil and spray with non-stick spray to get out easily for slicing.

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture

  1. Mix ⅓ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.

Apple Bread Loaf Recipe

  1. Combine & whisk flour and baking powder together in another bowl and set aside.
  2. In another medium-sized bowl, beat ⅔ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup softened butter together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  3. Beat in eggs, one at a time until blended.  Add in vanilla extract and mix in.
  4. Add the flour mixture into creamed butter mixture and mix until blended.
  5. Stir in ½ cup milk into batter and continue mixing until smooth. Make the chopped apple mixture.

Chopped Apple Mixture

  1. Toss chopped apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Get ready for layering.

Layering Cinnamon Sugar mixture, Apples and Bread batter

  1. Pour half the apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with half the chopped apple mixture.
  2. Next, sprinkle ½ of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture.  Get ready to repeat layers.
  3. Repeat Layer: Pour the remaining batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with the remaining apples mixture.
  4. Next, sprinkle the remaining brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top. 
  5. Use a knife and swirl through the mixture a few times.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, approximately 60 minutes.

Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze

  1. To make glaze, in a small bowl, mix ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream together until well mixed.  (Place mixture in microwave for 10 seconds to get it pourable if it needs a boost.)
  2. Let loaf rest in pan for about 15 minutes before removing from pan to let cool off completely on a cooling rack. Drizzle with glaze.
  3. If you want more glaze, make a double batch.  

How Do I Store Apple Fritter Bread?

  • Store bread at room temperature for up to 4 days in airtight container.  Slice as needed and for an extra yummy treat, place in the microwave for 10-20 seconds for a warm apple fritter bread delight!

Can I Freeze Apple Fritter Bread?

  • Yes! Once baked & cooled, wrap in saran wrap or store in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months.  Freeze the loaf whole or cut it into slices to freeze it in individual portions. I would glaze after it’s thawed out overnight in the fridge, so it’s not as sticky.

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BTW…Better bake 2 loaves of apple fritter bread!  One for a friend and one for yourself!  Trust me on this one. It’s the perfect fall quick apple cake recipe everyone is talking about!  You’ll also love these 45 Must-Try Best Apple Dessert Recipes and these 16 Caramel Apple Recipes! We Got Ya Covered and these 25 Tempting Apple Desserts!

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Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread!

Awesome Country Apple Fritter Bread

Kim Lange
Fluffy, buttery, white cake loaf loaded with chunks of apples and layers of brown sugar and cinnamon swirled inside and on top. Simply Irresistible!
4.15 from 3560 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 8 Servings
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Ingredients
 
 

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture

Apple Bread Loaf Recipe

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

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1-3 tablespoons of milk or cream depending on thickness of glaze wanted. For more apple fritter style like the apple fritter donut- use more milk for a thinner glaze that you can pour over the whole loaf.
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a 9x5-inch loaf pan and spray with non-stick cooking spray, can also line with foil or parchment paper to get out easily for slicing and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Brown Sugar/Cinnamon Mixture

  • Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl. Set aside.

Apple Bread Loaf Recipe

  • Combine & whisk 1 & 1/2 cups flour and 1 & 3/4 teaspoons baking powder together in another bowl and set aside.
  • In another medium-sized bowl, beat 2/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time until blended into the butter/sugar mixture; add in 1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and mix in.
  • Add the flour mixture into creamed butter mixture and mix until blended.
  • Mix 1/2 cup milk into batter and continue mixing until smooth.

Chopped Apple Mixture

  • Toss chopped apples with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Get ready for layering.

Assembling the Apple Fritter Layers

  • Pour half the apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with half the chopped apple mix.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top. Get ready to repeat layers.
  • Repeat Layer: Pour the remaining apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out, then top with the remaining chopped apple mixture.
  • Next, sprinkle the remaining brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top.
  • Use a knife and swirl through the mixture a few times.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, approximately 60 minutes.

Old-Fashioned Creme Glaze

  • To make glaze, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream together until well mixed.  (Place mixture in microwave for 10 seconds to get it pourable if it needs a boost.)
  • Let loaf rest in pan for about 15 minutes before removing from pan to let cool off completely on a cooling rack. Drizzle with glaze.
  • If you want more glaze, make a double batch. 🙂

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Notes

Optional:  Add in 1/2 cup to 1 cup walnuts because YUM! You can always use other fresh fruits, or you could add in chocolate chips too! (Of course!)
Depending on thickness of glaze wanted, you can go for thick or thin.
  • For a more apple fritter style like the apple fritter donut, pour glaze on top of apple fritter cake, while it's still warm/hot.
  • For a super double glaze:  Use 3 tablespoons milk for a thinner glaze that you can pour and drench over the whole loaf and then make another batch again, using 1 tablespoon milk and then drizzle on top of the first glaze.  
Substitutions:
  • I've also substituted this with 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt, 1/3 cup milk of choice and add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda instead of 1/2 cup milk as called out in the bread loaf ingredients.
  • Vegan: Use flax eggs, earth balance and almond milk. 
Baking options:
  • Bake 30-40 min. for 2 loaf recipe (2 8x4 pans)
  • 15-20 minutes for muffins 
  • 50 -60 minutes for one full loaf recipe (9x5 pan) 
CrockPot Express Tips below!
Keyword apple, apple fritter, BREAD, breakfast, brunch, cookies, brownies, brookies, snack, fall desserts, quick bread
Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!

Crock Pot Express Lovers!!

Here’s some tips from my baking co-worker & friend Gerri Ruiz, if you want to use your Crock Pot Express to make this bread!

  1. Layer in the opposite direction.  Start with the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture by placing in a greased 6 cup Bundt pan.
  2. Put 1 cup water in pot and set the the Bundt pan on trivet.
  3. Close lid and close steam knob.
  4. Set for 40 minutes on “Dessert” function or if manual, set on low pressure .  Use the the Quick Pressure Release to release.
  5. Lift out with retriever tongs or something you don’t burn yourself with.  
  6. Let cool for 15 minutes and place plate on top and turn cake onto plate. Glaze. ????  

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436 Comments

  3. I’m so happy to hear Liz! Thank you so much for your comment and I’m so glad this bread tasted as you were expecting in the end! Awesome! 🙂

  4. I have a baking club with my niece one of our questions we ask each other in the end is did the recipes name truly describe what you were making and taste like that! This most definitely hit it out of the park. I don’t often eat apple fritters but there’s a place in brimfield mass that when I go to the antique show has delicious fritters and this bread taste exactly like that. It was moist just the perfect balance of cinnamon and sugar and the icing added that final flavor to make an apple fritter. I agree I should’ve made two loaves!

  5. turned out fine except could us a little salt in cake batter. Hard to judge amount of apple needed. Term large is a judgement call. I actually used 2 1/2 honey crisp feeling they were not large. Overall a good receipt and will make it again

  6. Yes you can! Make sure you allow it to cool completely before freezing. Wrap the apple fritter bread tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap and place in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Be sure to label it with the date as bread is typically good for 3 to 6 months in the freezer, however the flavor will start to dull after about 1 month. To thaw bread, take it out of the freezer and set it on the counter in it’s packaging until thawed. You can add the glaze before or after, but I prefer after. Hope you enjoy!

  8. This was a huge hit! We were looking to use up apples ???? & I’m so pleased that I came across this recipe. Smelled & looked so good! I used wheat flour because I try to sneak it in when I don’t think he’ll notice ???? I also did the double glaze method with the thin glaze over the loaf and then the thick glaze on top- definitely the “icing on to” best part! I have photos but don’t see where I’m able to attach them. If you’re unsure about trying I recommend you do! Only cons- lots of mixing bowl dishes & I should have made two!!!

  10. Thank you, this was FABULOUS and will be my go to gift giving holiday dessert!
    Not only does it taste great, it makes my home smell great!

  11. Yes you could definitely make it an 8×8 pan or make them into muffins. 9×9 would result in thinner cake, just depends how thick you want it. So excited you tried the recipe, I hope you love it!! Thank you so much Cindy! xo

  12. Hi!
    I just took this out of my oven…it smells soooo good! Can’t wait to taste it 🙂
    I was just wondering, would this recipe also fit in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan?
    Thanks for your help!

  14. This was so delicious and moist and I love all the cinnamon!! I swapped the white sugar out for coconut sugar and it worked just fine. I will definitely make this again. Thank you!

  18. Absolutely love this bread. My husband say it’s the best thing I have ever baked. It is gone before dark hits and I bake it in the afternoon.

  20. great taste, great presentation……………………just great
    worth the time and effort
    I added more apples

  22. MADE TODAY. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING RECIPE. FOR THE TOPPING I SPRINKLE A MIXTURE OF PECAN, APPLE, & BROWN SUGAR. THANKS FOR THIS AWESOME BREAD. WILL TOP WITH A THICK GLAZE SUGAR ICING.

  23. Ya I think you could, sounds yum! I would definitely make sure your skillet is coated with oil or butter and spoon the mixture in layers as the recipe says. Bake 25-40 mins until done. Would love to know how it turns out! Thank you for trying it Kathy! Hope you enjoyed!

  24. Baking now, looks good. Was originally looking for. Country fried apple fritter. Mix spooned into a hot skillet with small amount of oil. Any suggestions?

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  30. No adjustments necessary unless you want to add a little less apples to replace the cranberries but not necessary. Adding cranberries sounds wonderful. Thank you so much for trying it! Happy Holidays!!

  31. Could I add in cranberries with the apples, and if so, would I need to make any adjustments to the other ingredients? I’ve made this before as written, and it was wonderful!

  34. If freezing, slice it and wrap each piece individually in saran wrap. Otherwise, I would just store it in the fridge and slice it as needed throughout the week.

  35. There are only two of us. How would you store this so it does not get too sticky and gooey?

  36. Thank you so much Nancy! That warms my heart that you have added this recipe to your collection. Thank you so much for trying it and letting me know and by all means share the recipe! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! xo

  37. I made this yesterday for my family and we all loved it! This was an instant hit, and I added it to my recipe collection today to keep on file. I expect a few requests for the recipe, too, so I will be happy to tell my daughters where got it. Thank you so much!

  41. This is delicious! I’ve made this several times. It is something I like to make when i have extra apples. I made this last night, the only thing that i changed was that i added a handful of chopped pecans to the brown sugar, cinnamon mixture.. Thank you for the recipe

  45. Delicious! Next time I would add a little salt to the batter and will probably put some nuts in, also. Very moist and tasty! Thank you for posting!

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