Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Amish apple fritter bread with tender apples, a warm cinnamon swirl, and a sweet glaze on top. Every bite has that apple fritter flavor baked right into a soft loaf.

Amish Apple Fritter Bread for Cinnamon Lovers

My recipe inspiration for Amish apple fritter bread comes from a mix of things: the glazed apple fritter (obviously) and all those old Amish-style cinnamon loaves found in community cookbooks (which I love flipping through). I wanted that same cinnamon-apple flavor you’d expect in one of those Amish-style loaves, but baked into a softer quick bread with chunks of apple and a ribbon of cinnamon swirl. The glaze finishes it off so it has all the character of an old-fashioned apple fritter loaf, only easier to slice and share.

Why I Love This Apple Quick Bread

• It’s cake for breakfast. No shame attached.
• The glaze soaks in just right.
• Works as dessert, bribe, or mood-fixer. Pick your lane.
• Real chunks of cinnamon-scented apples in every slice.
• Has that same bakery look and taste you’d expect from an Amish cinnamon apple bread.

Ingredients

Here’s a list of the good stuff that goes into this old-fashioned apple fritter loaf.

• Apples – the main event.
• Granulated Sugar – sweetens things up.
• Brown Sugar – makes the swirl happen.
• Cinnamon – bold, twice.
• Butter – flavor and fat, non-negotiable.
• Eggs – give the loaf some lift.
• Vanilla Extract – ties it all together.
• All-Purpose Flour – keeps it all together.
• Baking Powder – so it rises properly.
• Salt – tiny pinch.
• Whole Milk – smooths the batter.
• Confectioners’ Sugar – whisked into glaze glory.

How to Make Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Find the complete printable recipe with measurements in the recipe card at the BOTTOM OF THE POST.

• Step One (prep the pan and oven)
  Grease a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan, line it with parchment, and crank the oven to 350°F (175°C). That way you’re ready the second the batter is.
• Step Two (apple and swirl)
  Grab two bowls. In one, toss the apples with sugar and cinnamon until they look good and coated. In the other, mix up the brown sugar and cinnamon. That’s your swirl magic.
• Step Three (make the batter)
  Beat the butter and sugar together until it looks fluffy. Crack in the eggs, one after the other, and splash in the vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Now bring it together by adding the dry mix to the butter mixture, swapping in some milk as you go. Keep it easy, don’t overmix.
• Step Four (layer it up)
  Spoon half the batter into the pan and scatter half the apples and half the swirl over the top. Do it all again with the rest of the batter, apples, and swirl.
• Step Five (swirl and bake)
  Take a knife and drag it through the batter so the cinnamon sugar weaves its way around. Slide the pan into the oven and bake 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the middle comes out clean.
• Step Six (cool and glaze)
  Let the bread rest in the pan for 15 minutes before moving it to a rack. While it’s still a little warm, whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla into a glaze and pour it right over the top. Slice when you can’t wait any longer.

Recipe Tips

This is the stuff that makes the loaf turn out extra good:

• Firm apples work best. Honeycrisp is my go-to, but Granny Smith gives more tart flavor if you like sharper apples.
• Leave the top a little messy. Apple chunks peeking out bake up with that bakery look.
• Keep the swirl light. One quick drag with a knife is enough to get ribbons of cinnamon without turning the whole loaf brown.
• Start checking at 55 minutes. If the top looks done but the center isn’t, lay a piece of foil over it and keep baking.
• Line the pan with parchment so you can lift the loaf out without a fight.
• Glaze while it’s still slightly warm. Some of it soaks in and the rest sits on top for that apple fritter finish.

How to Store and Freeze

It’s hard to imagine leftovers of this Amish apple fritter bread, but if you do…

• Keep the loaf loosely covered on the counter for a couple of days, or slide it into the fridge and it’ll last most of the week.
• If you want to stash some away, wrap slices in plastic and drop them into a freezer bag. They’ll be good for about two months.
• When the craving hits, let a slice thaw on the counter or give it a quick zap in the microwave to bring back that soft, fresh-from-the-oven feel.

FAQs

• Can I switch out the apple variety?
  Honeycrisp is what I prefer, but Granny Smith works if you want more tart flavor. Either way, you’ll still get those chunky bites that make this apple fritter loaf what it is.
• Do I really need the glaze?
  If you’re after true Amish apple fritter bread vibes, yes. Skip it and you’ll have more of a cinnamon apple bread, which is fine, just not the same.
• Why does my loaf sometimes sink in the middle?
  Usually it just needed a little more oven time. I check a few spots with a toothpick, not just the center, and if the top is browning too fast, I lay a piece of foil over it and keep baking.
• Can I double the recipe?
  Sure, but put it in two pans instead of trying to stretch it in one big one. Quick breads like this Amish cinnamon apple bread don’t do well in oversized pans, and this one is no exception.
• How do I get those pretty cinnamon swirls inside?
  Don’t go crazy with the knife. A couple of quick passes is all it takes to get that ribbon running through the bread.

If You’ve Got Apples, Bake These Too

I rarely stop tinkering with apple desserts, so here are a few more I bake when the craving hits.

• Apple Bars – made with fresh apples and fall spices.
• Upside Down Apple Pie – no pie skills necessary.
• Apple Crisp, Easy Recipe – uses apple pie filling.
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars – brown sugar shortbread crust.
• Apple Spice Dump Cake – simple and delicious.

Slice It Thick

This apple fritter bread is the kind of loaf that makes you glad you turned on the oven. I hope you get to make it soon.

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Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Amish apple fritter bread with a cinnamon sugar swirl, chunks of apple, and a sweet glaze on top. All the flavor of an apple fritter baked into a classic quick bread.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time55 minutes mins

Cooling:30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Cake, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: amish apple fritter bread, amish cinnamon apple bread, apple fritter loaf, cinnamon swirl apple loaf, fall apple quick bread, old-fashioned apple bread

Servings: 10 slices

Calories: 328kcal

Author: Cathy Pollak

Equipment

• loaf pan 9x5 (23x13 cm) For baking the apple fritter bread.
• mixing bowls at least three for apples, swirl and batter.
• hand mixer or stand mixer. For making a smooth batter.
• measuring cups and spoons For ingredient accuracy.
• cooling rack For cooling the quick bread after baking.

Ingredients

Apple Filling:

• 2 medium Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored and chopped small (about 2 cups / 240 g)
• 2 tbsps (25 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

• ⅓ cup (70 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon

Loaf Batter:

• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter softened
• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1½ tsps (7 ml) vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsps (8 g) baking powder
• ½ tsp (3 g) table salt
• ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk

Glaze:

• 1 cup (120 g) confectioners' sugar
• 2-3 tbsps (30-45 ml) whole milk
• ½ tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
• In a small bowl, combine the chopped apples with granulated sugar and cinnamon, then set aside.
  2 medium Honeycrisp apples, 2 tbsps (25 g) granulated sugar, 1 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon
• In another bowl, stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
  ⅓ cup (70 g) packed light brown sugar, 1 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
  ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1½ tsps (7 ml) vanilla extract
• Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix just until combined.
  1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsps (8 g) baking powder, ½ tsp (3 g) table salt, ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
• Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Top with half the apple mixture and half the cinnamon sugar swirl. Repeat with the remaining batter, apples, and swirl.
• Lightly drag a knife through the layers to create a ribbon of cinnamon throughout. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Once the loaf is mostly cooled, prepare the glaze by whisking together confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Finally, drizzle the glaze over the top and slice to serve.
  1 cup (120 g) confectioners' sugar, 2-3 tbsps (30-45 ml) whole milk, ½ tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract

Notes

• Firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith give the best results.
• Don’t overswirl the knife. You want ribbons, not muddled batter.
• Tent the loaf with foil if it browns too quickly before the center is baked.
• Glaze while slightly warm so some soaks in and the rest stays on top.
• Line with parchment for easier lifting out of the loaf pan.
• If you use regular butter, omit the salt from the recipe.

 

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Amount Per Serving (105 g)

Calories 328 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 61mg20%

Sodium 196mg9%

Potassium 117mg3%

Carbohydrates 54g18%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 33g37%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 390IU8%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 67mg7%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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