Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful, moist loaf bursting with tender chopped apples and aromatic cinnamon sugar swirls. Perfectly sweetened and topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze, this comforting bread is a wonderful treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Bread Batter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (not packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped (use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for layering.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat 2/3 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring proper incorporation of air for texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add 2 eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, then mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder to ensure even distribution.
- Combine Batter: Alternately add the flour mixture and 1/2 cup milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour, mixing gently after each addition until just combined.
- Layer Batter and Apples: Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread half the chopped apples evenly over the batter, then sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Add Remaining Batter and Apples: Pour the remaining batter over the apple layer. Top with the rest of the chopped apples and the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Create Swirled Pattern: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl through the layers to create a marbled effect in the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the bread cools, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top and allow it to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best apple flavor and texture, use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to ensure easy creaming with sugar.
- Swirling the cinnamon sugar gently helps create beautiful marbling without overmixing.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting into the bread.
- You can store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
