Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a deliciously moist and flavorful loaf packed with spiced apples and a sweet cinnamon-ginger blend. Topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, it makes a perfect treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Its soft texture and warm aroma evoke the nostalgic charm of rustic Amish baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Mixture
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- â…“ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk (whole milk preferred, or cream or non-dairy milk)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×4 or 9×5 inch loaf pan by spraying it with nonstick spray or using cake release to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Prepare Apple Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped apples, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir the ingredients together until the apples are evenly coated. Set this mixture aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, white granulated sugar, vegetable oil, full-fat sour cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. This ensures your leavening and seasoning are well distributed before adding to the wet ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until they are almost completely combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Add Apples: Fold three-quarters of the apple mixture into the batter carefully. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Then, evenly spread the remaining apple mixture over the top of the batter to create a spiced apple topping.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread; it should come out clean when fully baked.
- Cool Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, which ensures the texture sets properly and prevents sogginess.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar if the glaze is too thin.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze generously over the top. Let it set briefly before slicing and serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure eggs and sour cream are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- Cool the bread completely before glazing to avoid melting the glaze.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
