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old fashioned country apple fritter bread on a wooden cutting board next to cinnamon sticks and whole red apples.

Old Fashioned Country Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

This Old Fashioned Country Apple Fritter Bread is the perfect blend of comfort and nostalgia! It’s packed with juicy chunks of apples, swirled with cinnamon sugar, and topped with a sweet glaze that gives it that classic apple fritter taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1 9-inch Loaf

Ingredients
  

Apple Fritter Loaf

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup apples, peeled and diced

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Apple Fritter Glaze

  • 2 tbsp hot milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Make the Apple Fritter Loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, place the rack in the middle of the oven, and line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl using a wooden spoon, combine all of the apple fritter loaf ingredients together well.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread the batter evenly into the pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the batter. Using a butter knife or chopstick, swirl the brown sugar mixture into the batter.
  • Bake in the oven for 1 hour, testing the center with a toothpick to ensure it comes out clean. If necessary, cover the loaf with foil around the 45-minute mark to prevent over-browning.
  • Allow the apple fritter loaf to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before glazing.

Add the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the hot milk and powdered sugar. Drizzle the tops and sides of the apple fritter loaf with the glaze. Allow the glaze to set for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

To store: Cover it with plastic wrap or place it into an airtight container and keep it on the counter for up to 2 days. For longer storage, you can place your wrapped bread in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
To reheat: Place a slice of apple fritter bread on a microwave-safe plate and reheat for 20 seconds on 50% power.