Absolutely! Here’s a delightful recipe for Country Apple Fritter Bread:
Country Apple Fritter Bread
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Apple Filling:
- 2-3 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook until the apples soften slightly and the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Bread Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Assemble the Bread:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Spread half of the apple filling evenly over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter over the apple layer and top with the rest of the apple mixture, gently pressing it into the batter.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the bread begins to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
- Make the Glaze (Optional):
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.
- Glaze and Serve:
- Once the bread has cooled for about 10-15 minutes, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
This Country Apple Fritter Bread is a wonderful combination of moist bread and sweet apple filling, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert!
