Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread combines tender cinnamon-spiced apples with a moist vanilla loaf and a sweet glaze on top. It tastes like your favorite apple fritter in soft, sliceable form perfect for cozy mornings or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Apple Layer:
2 apples (peeled, cored, and chopped – Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Bread Batter:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk or cream
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the apple layer: In a small bowl, mix apples with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Make the batter: Cream together butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
4. Mix in flour and baking powder, then add milk and stir until smooth.
5. Layer the bread: Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan. Add half of the apple mixture and sprinkle half of the brown sugar-cinnamon mix.
6. Add remaining batter, then top with remaining apples and brown sugar-cinnamon mix. Lightly swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
7. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread before serving.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a perfect sweet-tangy flavor.
For extra texture, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
Let the glaze set for 10–15 minutes before slicing for a cleaner presentation.
This bread stays moist for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert, Bread, Fall Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Amish Apple Fritter Bread, Apple Bread Recipe, Cinnamon Apple Loaf, Fall Baking, Glazed Quick Bread