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Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Warm, soft, and packed with cinnamon apple flavor, this Amish Apple Fritter Bread blends tender apple chunks with a moist batter and a cinnamon sugar swirl — just like your favorite fritter in loaf form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Amish
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar (divided)
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup softened butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cream or milk (for glaze)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • parchment paper (optional)
  • knife (for swirling)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment or grease lightly.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Add flour, baking powder, and salt alternately with milk until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  5. Spread half the batter into loaf pan. Top with half the cinnamon sugar and apples. Repeat layers. Swirl gently with a knife.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. Mix powdered sugar and cream to make a glaze. Drizzle over warm bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for a perfect sweet-tart balance. Don't overmix the batter, and always let the loaf cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Add chopped nuts for crunch or bake smaller loaves as holiday gifts.

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