Description
Celebrate apple season with this easy and delicious Amish Apple Fritter Bread. This moist and flavorful bread is packed with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze, making it a perfect treat for holidays or everyday enjoyment.
Ingredients
Apple Mixture
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (heaping spoonfuls)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray or cake release to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Apple Cinnamon Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir until the apples are well coated. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, gently folding with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until the batter is almost fully combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Apple Mixture: Carefully fold in three-quarters of the apple cinnamon mixture into the batter to distribute the fruit evenly.
- Fill Loaf Pan and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly and top the batter with the remaining apple cinnamon mixture to create a flavorful topping.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees F and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, preferably about an hour or until it reaches room temperature for best slicing.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Glaze and Serve: Pour the glaze generously over the cooled bread right before serving. Slice and enjoy this delicious apple fritter bread!
Notes
- Use tart baking apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and texture.
- Ensure the sour cream and egg are at room temperature to help the batter mix evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the bread light and tender.
- The internal temperature of 200°F ensures the bread is fully cooked and moist inside.
- Allowing the bread to cool completely before glazing prevents the glaze from melting too much.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
