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Amish Apple Fritter Bread: Moist, Glazed Loaf Recipe

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Make this Amish Apple Fritter Bread to capture the comforting flavor of a classic apple fritter in a soft, sliceable loaf. This recipe delivers a moist crumb, a sweet cinnamon swirl, and a simple vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • â…” cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1¾ teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped (use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for apples)
  • â…“ cup light brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 1–3 tablespoons milk (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly.
  2. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set this aside.
  3. Prepare the Apples: Toss the chopped apples with the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Set this aside.
  4. Make the Batter: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until the batter is just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Assemble the Loaf: Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Top this layer with half of the sugared apples and half of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Repeat this layering process with the remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon sugar.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool further.
  10. Make the Glaze: While the bread cools, whisk the powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk. Add more milk, a half teaspoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the slightly warm or fully cooled loaf. Slice and serve your homemade apple fritter bread.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and texture, use a mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp) apples.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour; mixing too much develops gluten and results in a tough loaf.
  • Allow the bread to cool sufficiently before slicing to help the layers set and prevent crumbling.

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