Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples, topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze. It blends the comforting flavors of classic apple fritters into a soft, tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Apple Mixture
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping spoonfuls)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Batter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Powdered Sugar Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or spray a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, full-fat sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Separately whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and gently fold using a spatula or wooden spoon until almost fully mixed.
- Add Apple Mixture to Batter: Fold approximately 3/4 of the prepared apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter. Pour this batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Top with Remaining Apples: Sprinkle the remaining apple chunks on top of the batter in the pan for added texture and flavor.
- Bake the Bread: Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a digital thermometer inserted into the center reads 200°F (93°C).
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes; ideally, wait an hour or until it reaches room temperature before removing it.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar if needed.
- Glaze the Bread: Generously drizzle the powdered sugar glaze over the cooled apple fritter bread right before serving for a perfect sweet finish.
Notes
- Use baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure better mixing and a tender crumb.
- Check doneness by internal temperature rather than time only, as ovens vary.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
