Celebrate the beauty of apple season with this irresistible Amish Apple Fritter Bread. This spiced, apple-filled treat is topped with a sweet glaze, making it perfect for gifting or serving at your holiday table. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice, this simple recipe will become a fall favorite.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Easy to Make: No fancy equipment needed! Simply whisk together the wet and dry ingredients, fold in the apples, and bake.
- Perfect for Gifting: This apple fritter bread makes a great holiday or hostess gift, and it’s easy to prepare in advance.
- Fall Flavors: The combination of tart apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar gives this bread a warm, comforting flavor that’s perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
- For the Bread:
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 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
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray or cake release.
- Prepare the Apple Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.
- Make the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the Apples: Gently fold in 3/4 of the apple mixture into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then top with the remaining apple mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean and the bread’s internal temperature reaches 200°F.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before removing it from the pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. If the glaze is too thin, sift in a bit more powdered sugar.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled bread. Slice and enjoy!
Tips and Variations:
- You can make this bread in a bundt pan for an apple cake version. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 200°F.
- Use your favorite baking apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Empire.
- Add a streusel topping for extra crunch and flavor.
Storage and Freezing:
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- For freezing, wrap the bread in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Final Thoughts:
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful treat for fall and a wonderful addition to your holiday festivities. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh or gifting it to a loved one, the combination of tender bread, cinnamon-spiced apples, and sweet glaze will leave everyone asking for more!