Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of Amish Apple Fritter Bread, a moist and tender quick bread bursting with cinnamon-spiced chopped apples and a sweet vanilla glaze. This recipe combines warm spices and a luscious glaze for a perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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For the Bread
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, heaping spoonfuls
- 1 teaspoon 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 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the apples and spices: Peel and chop the baking apples into small pieces. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped apples with light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Set aside to allow the spices to infuse into the apples.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, white granulated sugar, vegetable oil, full-fat sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to ensure even distribution.
- Incorporate dry and wet mixes: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add spiced apples: Fold in the spiced apple mixture gently into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Bake the bread: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the glaze: While the bread is baking, mix together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and cool: Once the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a good balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Ensure the egg and sour cream are at room temperature to help the batter blend smoothly.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to maintain a light texture.
- The glaze can be adjusted thicker or thinner by varying the amount of milk.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans on top before glazing.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: Amish apple fritter bread, apple bread recipe, cinnamon apple bread, glazed apple bread, quick bread