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Amish Apple Fritter Bread

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This easy homemade Amish apple fritter bread is a cozy, cinnamon-swirled loaf packed with juicy apples and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it brings all the flavors of classic apple fritters—without the mess of frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 medium apples (about 1 1/2 cups / 180g), peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar (for apples)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for apples)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (65g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp (15-30ml) milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, core, and dice 2 medium apples. Toss with 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup brown sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon for the swirl.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  7. Add half the dry mixture to the wet batter, followed by half the 1/2 cup milk. Stir gently. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients and milk. Mix until just combined.
  8. Spoon half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Scatter half the apple mixture over the batter, then sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar swirl. Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon-sugar swirl. Gently swirl with a butter knife.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if browning too quickly.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled (or slightly warm) loaf. Let glaze set for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture. Layer apples and cinnamon sugar for a beautiful swirl. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. The bread is even better the next day as flavors meld. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Add nuts or swap in other fruits for variations.

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