Amish Apple Fritter Bread Recipe
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful twist on traditional apple fritters, combining tender cake-like bread with warm spices and chunks of baked apples. Topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze, this quick bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
- Author: Victoria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices) 1x
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan using nonstick spray or cake release to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Apple Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Make Wet Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, white granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Mix Batter and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, mixing just until the flour is almost fully incorporated; do not overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Add Apples to Batter: Fold in three-quarters of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and evenly distribute. Top the batter with the remaining apple mixture chunks for a crunchy and flavorful topping.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees F.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes; ideally wait until it reaches room temperature for easier slicing and better flavor development.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and reaching your desired consistency. Adjust the thickness by adding more powdered sugar if needed.
- Glaze and Serve: Pour the glaze generously over the cooled apple fritter bread right before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Using baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp works best as they hold their shape well while baking.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure a smooth, even batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- Check the bread early near the end of baking time to avoid overbrowning.
- The glaze can be adjusted thinner or thicker depending on your preference by tweaking the milk and powdered sugar ratio.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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