Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread that combines tender apples, warm cinnamon, and a delicate vanilla glaze. Perfect as a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, this bread features a delightful marbled apple-cinnamon swirl throughout and a sweet glaze on top that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored & diced (mix of tart & sweet)
- 1/3 cup (67g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Make Cinnamon-Apple Mixture: In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar and ground cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated. Set this mixture aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to ensure they’re evenly distributed. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Assemble the Loaf: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon half of the apple-cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and apple mixture on top. Use a knife to gently swirl the apple mixture into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50–55 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess from steam inside the pan.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the milk quantity to achieve a pourable consistency suitable for drizzling.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread evenly. Once the glaze sets slightly, slice the bread and serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- Let the bread cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- This bread keeps well at room temperature for 2 days and can be refrigerated for up to a week.
- Reheat slices gently in the microwave or toaster oven for a fresh-baked taste.
- Substitute milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Amish apple fritter bread, apple bread recipe, cinnamon apple quick bread, homemade apple bread, sweet apple loaf
