Celebrate apple season with this irresistible Amish Apple Fritter Bread—a soft, sweet bread loaded with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and finished with a glossy sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a thoughtful homemade gift during the holidays!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 315 kcal
Why You’ll Love This Apple Fritter Bread
- No fancy equipment needed: No creaming butter or making a separate pie filling—just mix simple ingredients.
- Fresh, simple ingredients: Tart apples, warm spices, brown sugar, and sour cream create a moist, flavorful bread.
- Make ahead & gift ready: Bake 1–2 days in advance, or freeze for months.
- Comforting fall flavors: Apples, cinnamon, and a sweet glaze make it taste just like a traditional apple fritter in bread form.
Ingredients
Apple Fritter Bread:
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the apple mixture:
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.
2. Mix wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together egg, granulated sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Combine dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in apples:
Gently fold ¾ of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter. Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan. Top with the remaining apples.
5. Bake:
Bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean and the internal temperature reaches 200°F. Allow to cool at least 30 minutes in the pan.
6. Add glaze:
Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Use baking apples that hold up to heat: Empire, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp.
- Turn it into a cake by using a 6-cup bundt pan; bake until the internal temperature reaches 200°F.
- Top with a streusel crumble instead of the extra apple layer for a different texture.
- Loaf pans that work: 8×4, 9×5, or 10.1×5.7×3.2 inches.
Storage, Freezing & Thawing
- Counter: Wrap cooled bread in plastic wrap; store up to 2 days.
- Fridge: Up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Wrap in multiple layers of plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag; freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition (per slice)
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Carbs: 56g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 9g (Saturated: 2g, Polyunsaturated: 4g, Monounsaturated: 2g, Trans: 0.05g)
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Potassium: 117mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 42g
- Vitamin A: 110 IU
- Vitamin C: 2mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 1mg
Enjoy this cozy, fall-inspired treat with a cup of coffee or tea, or gift it to friends and family for a sweet homemade surprise!