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.

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

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

Cooling: 30

Total Time 1 45

Servings 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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