Description

This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful, moist quick bread bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples and a tender crumb. It’s easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, finished with a luscious powdered sugar glaze that adds just the right touch of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this bread offers the comforting flavors of classic apple fritters in a convenient loaf form.

Ingredients

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Apple Mixture

2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (heaping spoonfuls)
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Batter

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 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk

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Instructions

Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease your loaf pan thoroughly with nonstick spray or cake release to prevent sticking.
Mix Apple Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well to coat the apples evenly with the spices and sugar. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated, forming the wet base of the batter.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients and gently fold using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the bread tender.
Fold in Apples: Fold approximately three-quarters of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking down the apple pieces too much.
Assemble in Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Scatter the remaining apple mixture evenly over the surface of the batter for a decorative and flavorful topping.
Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the center reads 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). This ensures the bread is fully cooked and moist inside.
Cool Before Glazing: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes to set. For best results, let it cool completely or until room temperature before adding the glaze.
Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar for thickness or milk to thin it out as desired.
Glaze and Serve: Generously drizzle the glaze over the cooled apple fritter bread just before serving to add sweetness and a shiny finish. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

You can transform this into an apple cake by using a 6-cup bundt pan; bake until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to check doneness.
Choose baking apples that hold their texture well when cooked, such as Empire, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp.
This recipe works well with an 8×4 inch, 9×5 inch, or 10.1×5.7×3.2 inch loaf pan.
For storage, cool bread completely before wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and storing in an airtight container. It keeps for 2 days at room temperature or up to 1 week refrigerated.
Freeze by wrapping bread tightly in multiple layers of plastic wrap and placing in a freezer-safe zip-top bag; it will keep for up to 3 months.
Thaw frozen bread overnight at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg