This homemade Apple Fritter Bread is soft, moist, and packed with cinnamon-sugar apples in every bite. It's like a bakery-style apple fritter baked into a cozy apple quick bread loaf – warm, sweet, and topped with a simple vanilla glaze. Perfect for fall mornings, holiday brunches, or anytime you crave a Fall treat.
As a kid, I loved visiting the local donut shop and seeing rows of warm apple fritters with icing still dripping – pure magic! We'd devour them in seconds, wishing for just one more. Now, I make this Apple Fritter Bread instead. It has all the same cozy flavors – cinnamon, apples, and sweet glaze – in a soft, baked loaf that's lighter and perfect anytime. Truly the best quick bread for fall, and yes… I still count it as breakfast! Or, if you're feeling like a treat, you can check out my Fried Apple Cider Donuts.
Quick Look: Easy Apple Fritter Bread
- ⏱ Prep Time: 10 mins
- 🍞 Bake Time: 55-60 mins
- ⏳ Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- 🍽 Servings: 8 slices
- 🔥 Calories: 383 cal per slice (may vary)
- 👩🍳 Cook Method: Oven-baked
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Bakery flavors at home: Apples, brown sugar swirls, and sweet glaze – baked, not fried.
- Soft & cozy: Fluffy slices full of fall flavor just like my Libby’s Pumpkin Bread.
- Perfect for gifting or freezing: Easy to share or save for later.
- Simple & irresistible: A quick, homemade quick bread everyone will love.
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
Cinnamon Mixture
- Brown Sugar & Cinnamon: For that warm, classic swirl flavor.
Bread
- Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Vanilla Extract: Adds sweetness, moisture, and flavor.
- Flour, Baking Powder, Milk: Creates a soft, fluffy texture.
Apple Mixture
- Fresh Apples: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp hold up best in baking.
- Sugar & Cinnamon: Layered for that signature swirl flavor.
Glaze
- Powdered Sugar & Milk: Creates a simple, sweet topping for the glazed finish.
How to Make Country Apple Fritter Bread
Step 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 2. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
Step 3. Combine flour and baking powder, then stir into the butter mixture with milk to make the batter.
Step 4. Toss chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon.
Step 5. Layer half the batter in the prepared loaf pan, add half the apple mixture, and sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar. Repeat layers.
Step 6. Bake in preheated oven 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes on wire rack, then drizzle with powdered sugar glaze. Slice cooled bread with a sharp knife and enjoy!
Baking Tips
- Grease well: Prevent sticking for perfect slices.
- Don't over-mix: Stir until just combined to keep your bread soft and fluffy.
- Cool before glazing: Let the loaf cool so the glaze sets on top, creating a perfect glazed finish.
- Optional add-ins: Chopped nuts or a dash of extra spice can elevate your cinnamon swirl just like in my Snickerdoodle Apple Bread.
Storing & Serving
- Room temperature: Keep in an airtight container on counter for 2-4 days.
- Refrigerate: Up to 1 week for Amish apple fritter bread freshness.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store up to 6 months – perfect for later.
- Serving: Slice and enjoy warm from microwave, toasted, or spread with butter or Instant Pot Mixed Berry Jam for a cozy glazed treat.
Apple Fritter Bread FAQs
Firm, sweet-tart apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Jonathan hold up best in baking. They give the perfect texture for this bread without turning mushy.
For optimal freshness, store this country apple fritter bread in the fridge up to a week. At room temperature, it will stay fresh for 2-4 days. Freeze for longer storage up to 6 months.
An apple fritter is a fried pastry made with apples and cinnamon, usually topped with glaze or powdered sugar. This bread captures all that flavor in a baked loaf – a lighter, shareable version of the classic treat.
More Apple Recipes You’ll Love
Enjoy a slice of soft, sweet fritter bread, filled with cinnamon and drizzled glaze. Perfect as a cozy quick bread for fall mornings, brunch, or gifting!
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Old-Fashioned Apple Fritter Bread
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Ingredients
Cinnamon Mixture
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bread
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup milk
Apple Mixture
- 2 apples peeled & chopped
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Mix flour and baking powder; stir into butter mixture with milk to form batter.
- Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon.
- Layer half the batter in pan, add half the apple mixture, sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar. Repeat layers with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar.
- Bake 55-60 mins, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 20 mins, then drizzle glaze over top. Slice and enjoy your cinnamon swirl quick bread.
Notes
- Don't overmix to keep bread soft and fluffy.
- Cool completely before glazing for a perfect finish.
- Add nuts if desired for extra crunch.
- Room temp: 2-4 days in airtight container.
- Fridge: Up to 1 week.
- Freeze: Up to 6 months.
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Barbara says
This was a success with everyone I doubled the recipe and made a big casserole dish full
Kristin says
Yea!! So glad it was a hit with everyone!!!
C.J.Nelson says
Want to try this when I get home
Kristin says
Let me know how it turns out!!
Shirley says
This sounds wonderful–do you think it would freeze? This would make wonderful food gifts for the holidays
Kristin says
Definitely! This should freeze perfectly!!
linda says
this and bread puddin are my favorites
Kristin says
I have never tried bread pudding, that is something I must try!! Yum 🙂
Elsie Bravo says
Do you add any salt at all. It’s not listed. Want to make this right away.
Kristin says
Nope, no salt needed!! Enjoy!!
Robert says
Love this bread. I have made it many times since last month. It’s actually my first ever baked product. I see it as my first ever step towards becoming a chef. So thank you very much!!
Kristin says
My pleasure! I am so glad you enjoy it! I haven’t made it in a while, but I definitely need to as its quite tasty!!
Steve says
Made this this afternoon in two small loaf pans. I didn’t change a thing and the mini loafs can out beautiful about 3 inches tall. I will double the recipe next time to make 4 loafs. Might use buttermilk and add pecan chips. This is going in my recipe file.
Kristin says
Oh awesome! Great idea on making mini loaves!! I bet pecans and buttermilk would be a great addition to this recipe!! Good thinking!! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Arlene says
I made this just a hour ago and was not impressed.
Your ingredients say brown sugar and I always use dark brown sugar and so wonder if this might have been my problem. I added pecans and it turned out like a cottage pudding and wish I’d made a vanilla sauce.
Also there is not a place where I could print it.
Kristin says
Oh no 🙁
I am so sorry it didn’t turn out good! I use dark brown sugar too 🙁
There should be a print button for the recipe on the bottom of the post, near the “pin it” buttons. I will go take a look to make sure those features are still working.
Again, I am so sorry it didn’t turn out good, what a bummer!
Anonymous says
This bread is absolutely awesome!
Kristin says
Yea! So glad you enjoy it! It is a favorite of mine for sure, 🙂
maxine says
I make french toast with this bread,very good.
Kristin says
Oh yum!! Great idea!!
Theresa says
I plan on making this on Thursday – thank you for the recipe!
Kristin says
Oh awesome! Let us know what you think of it! My hubby brought some to work and everyone went crazy over it, so hopefully its a hit with you too!! 😉
Anonymous says
This Is absolutely delicious!!
Kristin says
Yea!!! So glad you enjoy it as much as we do! It is a new favorite in my home, 🙂