Description
Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf bursting with tender chunks of fresh apples and swirls of cinnamon sugar. This homemade quick bread combines the sweetness of apples with a cinnamon glaze, making an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe brings the cozy warmth of an Amish kitchen to your table.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (not packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Fruit
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside to ensure your bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup light brown sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set this mixture aside; it will add a sweet, spiced swirl throughout the bread.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat 2/3 cup white sugar together with 1/2 cup softened salted butter until smooth and creamy, creating a fluffy base for your batter.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate 2 eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mix, followed by 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder to ensure even distribution.
- Alternate flour and milk: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients while alternating with 1/2 cup milk. Mix carefully until the batter is smooth and well combined without overmixing.
- Layer batter and apples: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread half of the chopped apples evenly over this batter layer. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the apples.
- Repeat layering: Pour the remaining batter over the first apple layer. Then top with the remaining chopped apples and cinnamon-sugar mixture for a generous cinnamon swirl.
- Create swirls: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl through the batter and apple layers, creating a marbled cinnamon effect throughout the bread.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Prepare glaze: While the bread cools, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth and free of lumps.
- Glaze and serve: Once the bread has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving this delicious Amish Apple Fritter Bread.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or crisp sweet Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before applying the glaze to prevent it from melting off.
- For an extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans along with the cinnamon sugar layers.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then thaw before glazing.
