Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread that combines the sweet tartness of chopped apples with warm cinnamon spices. Topped with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and finished with a luscious vanilla glaze, this bread offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors reminiscent of classic apple fritters. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, it’s simple to prepare and utterly delicious.
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
Filling and Topping
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bread dense.
- Add Apples: Gently fold the peeled, cored, and chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Layer Batter and Topping: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle half of this mixture evenly over the batter.
- Add Remaining Batter and Topping: Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top.
- Create Marbled Effect: Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon sugar topping into the batter to form a marbled pattern for enhanced flavor and appearance.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: While the bread cools, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Glaze Bread: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bread for a sweet and shiny finish.
- Serve: Slice the bread and serve. Enjoy this moist, flavorful treat warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to maintain texture during baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- Allow the bread to cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too much and becoming runny.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/10 loaf)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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