Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful homemade treat featuring tender, buttery batter layered with a sweet cinnamon apple filling and a cinnamon sugar swirl. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, this quick bread brings the warm flavors of apple fritters into a convenient loaf form, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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For the Bread Batter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup milk
For the Apple Filling
- 2 large apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This helps incorporate air for a tender crumb. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Mix Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the 1/3 cup milk, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing and keep the bread tender.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a small bowl, toss the peeled and chopped apples with 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ensuring the apple pieces are evenly coated with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Layer Batter and Filling: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Evenly spread half of the apple filling over the batter. Next, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar swirl mixture made from 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon over the apples. Repeat layering with the remaining batter, apple filling, and cinnamon sugar swirl.
- Create Marble Effect: Using a knife, lightly swirl the layers in the pan to create a marbled appearance, which distributes the cinnamon sugar and apples throughout the bread beautifully.
- Bake the Bread: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare Glaze and Finish: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled bread before slicing to add a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- The bread can be stored wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
