Amish Apple Fritter Bread is the perfect fall dessert, combining a soft and moist loaf with cinnamon apples swirled throughout the batter. Topped with a sweet glaze, this bread is packed with flavor and ideal for cozy autumn mornings or as an indulgent dessert. The tender apples and cinnamon create a deliciously spiced loaf that’s easy to make with simple ingredients. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this apple fritter bread will bring the taste of fall into your kitchen.
INGREDIENTS- Brown sugar: 1/3 cup, for cinnamon sugar
- Cinnamon: 2 tsp, for cinnamon sugar
- Butter: 1/2 cup, softened
- Sugar: 2/3 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 1/2 tsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder: 1 3/4 tsp
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Apples: 2, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
- Sugar: 1/4 cup, for apples
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp, for apples
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- Step 2:
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Set aside.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Step 4:
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Step 5:
- In another bowl, toss the chopped apples with the sugar and cinnamon.
- Step 6:
- Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan. Layer half of the apples on top and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar.
- Step 7:
- Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar and apples into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 9:
- Let the bread cool before adding the glaze. Whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tbsp milk, and drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Let the bread cool completely before glazing to avoid the glaze soaking in too much.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Swirl the cinnamon sugar and apples with a toothpick for a beautiful marbled effect in the bread.
- For a deeper flavor, use brown sugar in the glaze instead of powdered sugar.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Chef's Tip: Add a splash of maple syrup to the glaze for an extra autumnal flavor.
Can I use a different type of apple?
Yes, you can use any variety of apple, but Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are great choices for a tart flavor.
How do I prevent the bread from drying out?
Be sure not to overbake, and cover the bread with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if it's browning too quickly.
Can I freeze this bread?
Yes, you can freeze the bread. Let it cool completely, wrap it in plastic wrap, and store it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.