Description
Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread infused with tender apple chunks, warm spices, and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. Each decadent slice tastes just like a classic apple fritter, making it a perfect treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert any time of year.
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
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat your loaf pan with nonstick spray or cake release to prevent sticking.
- Mix Apples and Spices: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir together until apples are evenly coated, then set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to mix until just combined; avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.
- Fold in Apple Mixture: Fold in 3/4 of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter, leaving the remaining 1/4 aside for topping.
- Fill Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining apple mixture evenly on top. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C) and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, so it sets and is easier to slice.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the glaze is smooth and pourable. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar to reach your desired consistency.
- Glaze and Serve: Generously drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can bake this recipe in a 6-cup bundt pan if desired; just bake until the internal temperature of the cake is 200°F (93°C).
- Best baking apples include Empire, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp for optimal texture and flavor.
- This recipe fits an 8×4 inch, 9×5 inch, or 10.1×5.7×3.2 inch loaf pan.
- Let the loaf cool thoroughly before slicing to let the crumbs set and make slicing easier.
- Use full-fat sour cream for maximum moisture and richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: approx. 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg