Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread loaded with tender baking apples and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. Finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, it perfectly captures the taste and texture of classic apple fritters in an easy-to-make loaf. It’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Mixture
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping spoonfuls)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Bread 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 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Powdered Sugar Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray or cake release to prevent sticking.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and chopped apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well to coat the apples evenly with the spices and sugar. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, full-fat sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Form Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix for a tender crumb.
- Incorporate Apples: Fold approximately three-quarters of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter, saving the remaining apples for topping.
- Fill Pan and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and evenly spread it out. Then, sprinkle the remaining apple chunks evenly over the top of the batter to add texture and visual appeal.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the bread reaches 200 degrees F, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool the Bread: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. For best flavor and texture, allow it to cool to room temperature before glazing and serving.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Glaze and Serve: Pour the vanilla glaze generously over the cooled apple fritter bread right before serving for a sweet, glossy finish that enhances every bite.
Notes
- Use firm baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Let the bread cool fully before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- The bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- Reheat slices gently in a toaster or microwave for a warm treat.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with coconut cream and use a plant-based milk for the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Amish apple fritter bread, apple bread recipe, spiced apple bread, quick bread, cinnamon apple loaf, breakfast bread, vanilla glaze bread
