Name: Amish Apple Fritter Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 2 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping spoonfuls); 1 tsp ground ginger; 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; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 tbsp milk

Introduction

Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful treat that combines tender bread with warm spices and chunks of baked apples. Finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. This recipe is simple and yields a moist, flavorful loaf that’s sure to become a family favorite.

A loaf of brown, moist cake with a crumbly texture sits on a wooden board against a white marbled surface. The cake has a shiny glaze dripping down from the top layer, which appears to be covered with a sticky, dark brown nut topping or caramelized bits. Three thick slices are cut in front of the loaf, showing the light brown soft inside with some small chunks, possibly fruit or nuts, inside. The cake's top looks slightly rough with a glossy finish, and the overall scene has warm, cozy colors with blurred background elements like a small white pitcher, a small orange pumpkin, and a wooden bowl with apples. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 medium baking apples (peeled and chopped)

1/2 cup light brown sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping spoonfuls)

1 tsp ground ginger

1 large egg (room temperature)

⅓ cup white granulated sugar

¼ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup full-fat sour cream (room temperature)

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp kosher salt

1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

3 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with nonstick spray or using cake release.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir well and set aside.

Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and gently fold together with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until almost combined.

Step 5: Fold in about three-quarters of the apple-cinnamon mixture into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 6: Sprinkle the remaining apple mixture evenly on top of the batter. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 200 degrees F.

Step 7: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour or until it reaches room temperature.

Step 8: To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar if needed.

Step 9: Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled bread just before serving.

Tips & Variations

Try using Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor or Fuji apples for a sweeter taste.

For extra texture, add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the batter.

If you prefer a spicier bread, increase the ginger to 1 ½ teaspoons or add a pinch of nutmeg.

Make sure the egg and sour cream are at room temperature to help the batter mix smoothly.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of flour for this recipe?

All-purpose flour works best for the right texture, but you can substitute whole wheat flour for half of the flour for a heartier bread. Keep in mind it may change the flavor slightly and make it denser.

Do I have to peel the apples?

Peeling the apples helps to create a smoother texture and prevents chunks of tough skin in the bread. However, if you prefer more texture and don’t mind a rustic feel, you can leave the skins on after washing the apples thoroughly.