Description
You will bake the Ultimate Moist Amish Apple Fritter Bread featuring fresh apples and a sweet cinnamon swirl, topped with a simple glaze. This quick bread brings comfort and joy to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for swirl)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Set this dry mix aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. You want this well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the swirl until crumbly.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top layer.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for the glaze until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture.
- For extra moisture, briefly toss the diced apples in a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter.
- If you want a more intense swirl, you can gently swirl the top layer with a butter knife once or twice before baking.
- This bread is best enjoyed within three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: Approx. 35g
- Sodium: Approx. 180mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50mg