Amish Apple Fritter Bread: Old-Fashioned Flavor in Every Slice
A cozy, cinnamon-swirled apple bread with a sweet glaze—perfect for autumn mornings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 medium baking apples peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon 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 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- 2. In a medium bowl, toss chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- 5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until almost combined.
- 6. Fold in 3/4 of the apple mixture into the batter.
- 7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and top with remaining apple mixture.
- 8. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or the internal temperature reaches 200°F.
- 9. Let bread cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- 10. For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread before serving.
Notes
Use sturdy baking apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady for the best texture.
Bread can be stored wrapped at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
To freeze: wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
For a cake-like variation, bake in a 6-cup bundt pan until the internal temperature reaches 200°F.