Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread, packed with cinnamon-spiced baking apples and a tender crumb. Topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze, it perfectly captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this bread combines classic flavors in a comforting loaf.
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 and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan using nonstick spray or cake release to prevent sticking.
- Mix apple spices: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well to coat the apples evenly. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, full-fat sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold and gently stir until the batter is nearly homogeneous with just a few streaks of flour remaining.
- Fold in apples: Fold approximately three-quarters of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter, ensuring an even distribution of the spiced apples throughout the loaf.
- Pour and top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining apple mixture evenly on top of the batter as a topping.
- Bake: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 200°F (93°C) and a toothpick comes out clean or with just moist crumbs.
- Cool the loaf: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. For best flavor and slicing, let it cool an additional 30 minutes to reach room temperature.
- Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar if needed.
- Glaze and serve: Generously drizzle the powdered sugar glaze over the top of the cooled apple fritter bread right before serving.
Notes
- Use firm baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure eggs and sour cream are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter once adding the flour to keep the bread tender.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer or toothpick to avoid overbaking.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness according to your preference by adding more milk or powdered sugar.
- Store leftover bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Reheat slices gently in a microwave or toaster oven before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
