Amish Apple Fritter Bread
Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a soft, cinnamon-spiced apple loaf layered with sweet apples, finished with a brown sugar topping and light glaze. A comforting, bakery-style bread perfect for fall baking.
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Servings: 10
Ingredients
Bread Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Apple Filling
- 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Topping
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot water or milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly coat a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray, ensuring the corners are well greased. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon for the topping. Set aside.
Prepare the Apple Filling
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped apples, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Stir until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside to allow the flavors to develop.
Prepare the Bread Batter
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Assemble the Bread
- Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Distribute half of the apple mixture over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter, spreading gently, then top with the remaining apples. Using a butter knife, lightly swirl the apples into the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar topping evenly over the surface.
Bake
- Bake in the center of the oven for approximately 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully loosen the edges and transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and hot water or milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.
Notes
To make Amish Apple Fritter Bread gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking flour that includes xanthan gum. Verify that all other ingredients, including spices and baking powder, are certified gluten free. The loaf may be slightly more delicate but will maintain excellent flavor and structure.