Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a moist, cinnamon-spiced loaf packed with fresh apples and topped with a delightful cinnamon sugar swirl and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert, it combines simple ingredients into a flavorful, comforting bread with the nostalgic taste of homemade apple fritters.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Fruit
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
Topping
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for sprinkling)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until the batter is combined; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the peeled, cored, and chopped apples into the batter ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping and stir well.
- Sprinkle Topping: Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter in the loaf pan.
- Add Remaining Batter and Topping: Pour the remaining batter on top, spreading it evenly, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture over this layer.
- Create Swirls: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar topping into the batter, creating a marbled effect for visual appeal.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Make the Glaze: While the bread is cooling, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the glaze.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top for added sweetness and moisture.
- Serve: Slice the bread and enjoy it fresh. It pairs beautifully with coffee or tea and can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread; a few lumps are okay.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk.
- The glaze can be omitted for a less sweet bread or replaced with cream cheese frosting for extra richness.
- Store the bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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