Description
This soft and sweet Amish Apple Fritter Bread blends comforting apple flavors with warm cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar and ground cinnamon and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then add half of the cinnamon-apple mixture. Layer with the remaining batter and apples, swirling lightly with a knife.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze, then drizzle it over the cooled bread.
- Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store bread wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: apple, bread, dessert, fall recipes, Amish recipes, sweet bread