Description
This irresistibly moist Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful treat featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples swirled throughout a rich, buttery cake-like bread. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, it’s topped with a sweet vanilla glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1.75 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 medium Apples, diced
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1–2 tbsp Milk
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Prepare Apple Mixture: Toss the diced apples with brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl until the apples are well coated. Set this mixture aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, forming the base of your batter.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then add the vanilla extract to enhance the bread’s flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
- Mix Batter: Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Layer Batter and Apples: Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then add half of the apple mixture on top. Repeat by adding the remaining batter followed by the rest of the apples. Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together for a beautiful marbled effect.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Mix the powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Drizzle this glaze evenly over the cooled bread for a sweet finish.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with plant-based milk such as almond or oat milk.
- If your apples are very juicy, gently pat them dry to avoid making the batter too wet.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Gently swirling the batter prevents the apples from sinking to the bottom and creates an attractive marbled effect.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and tartness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Amish apple fritter bread, moist apple bread, cinnamon apple loaf, sweet breakfast bread, apple cinnamon bread recipe
