Description

This irresistibly moist Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful treat featuring tender, spiced apples swirled throughout a rich, buttery batter. Perfectly sweetened and topped with a simple vanilla glaze, this quick bread offers a comforting blend of cinnamon, brown sugar, and fresh apples that you’ll adore for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Batter Ingredients

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (provides richness and moisture)
2/3 cup Granulated Sugar (adds sweetness and aids in creating a tender crumb)
2 large Eggs (binds the ingredients and provides structure)
1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract (enhances flavor beautifully)
1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour (forms the structure of the bread)
1.75 tsp Baking Powder (acts as a leavening agent that provides rise)
1/2 cup Milk (adds moisture—use plant-based milk for a dairy-free version)

Apple Mixture

2 medium Apples, diced (provides flavor and texture)
1/3 cup Brown Sugar (adds depth of flavor and moisture to the loaf)
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (provides warmth and spice)

Glaze

1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (used for the glaze)
1–2 tbsp Milk for Glaze (mixed with powdered sugar to achieve the desired glaze consistency)
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract for Glaze (adds a lovely flavor dimension to the glaze)

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
Prepare Apple Mixture: Toss the diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl until they’re evenly coated. Set this mixture aside to infuse the apples with warm, sweet spice flavors.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy and light in color, creating a smooth base for the batter.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, followed by the vanilla extract to impart fragrant sweetness.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
Mix Batter: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crumb.
Layer Batter and Apples: Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Layer half the apple mixture over it. Add the remaining batter on top followed by the rest of the apples. Use a knife to gently swirl the apples into the batter for a marbled effect.
Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top of the bread browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil to prevent burning.
Cool and Glaze: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled loaf for a sweet, shiny finish.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free margarine instead of butter.
Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread light and moist.
Swirling the apple mixture gently creates a lovely marbled look without blending the apples entirely into the batter.
The bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored tightly wrapped at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated up to a week.
Reheat slices slightly for a warm, freshly baked feel.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Amish Apple Fritter Bread, apple bread, quick bread, cinnamon bread, moist apple bread, homemade apple bread, vanilla glaze bread