Amish Apple Bread with Cinnamon and Ginger Glaze Recipe
This Amish Apple Bread recipe is a moist, spiced loaf packed with tender chunks of baking apples, cinnamon, and ginger, finished with a sweet powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack, this bread offers a delightful apple fritter flavor in an easy-to-make loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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)
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray or cake release to prevent sticking.
- Mix apple filling: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir to evenly coat and set aside.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the room-temperature egg, white granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just incorporated.
- Fold in apple mixture: Fold in three-quarters of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter carefully, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Fill the loaf pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and evenly top it with the remaining quarter of the apple mixture for extra apple chunks on top.
- Bake the bread: Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 200 degrees F. This ensures the bread is fully cooked and moist.
- Cool the bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, though waiting an hour or until room temperature is ideal for cleaner slicing and better flavor development.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the powdered sugar glaze generously over the cooled bread just before serving for a sweet, glossy finish.
Notes
- Using room temperature eggs and sour cream improves batter consistency.
- Ensure apples are peeled and chopped evenly for uniform texture.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to maintain a tender crumb.
- Check doneness with a thermometer or toothpick to avoid underbaking.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness to preference and adds a classic sweet touch.
- This bread stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freezes for longer storage.
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