Making Perfect Apple Fritter Bread

Ingredients

For the Bread:

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 apples (preferably Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
• Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Prepare the Apple Mixture:

1. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, toss the chopped apples with 2 teaspoons of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture until well-coated. Set aside.

Make the Batter:

1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Combine the Dry Ingredients:

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients into Wet Ingredients:

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

Assemble the Bread:

1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread half of the apple mixture over the batter, then sprinkle with half of the remaining brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.
2. Pour the remaining batter over the apple layer, then top with the remaining apple mixture and the rest of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.

Bake:

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Prepare the Glaze:

1. While the bread is cooling, combine the powdered sugar, milk (or cream), and vanilla extract (if using) in a bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk until it reaches a drizzling consistency.

Finish:

1. Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set, then slice and serve.

Enjoy your homemade Apple Fritter Bread!