Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delectable Amish Apple Fritter Bread. It’s a moist and tender loaf infused with cinnamon, brown sugar, and chunks of fresh apples, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- Cream Sugar and Butter: In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined.
- Layer Batter and Apples: Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan and top with half of the chopped apples and half of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture. Repeat layering. Swirl the top layer gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Glaze: Once cooled, drizzle with optional glaze.
Notes
- This bread tastes even better the next day and freezes well.
- For added crunch, fold in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
