Description
A simple and delicious Amish-style apple fritter bread featuring layers of cinnamon sugar and fresh apples, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1/3 cup white sugar (for apple layer)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apple layer)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 to 3 teaspoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the 2/3 cup white sugar and butter until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the 1/2 cup milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Layer half the chopped apples over the batter, then sprinkle with half the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.
- Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Lightly press the apples into the batter and swirl the brown sugar mixture through with a knife or spoon.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and 1–3 teaspoons milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over cooled bread before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- Ensure the bread is completely cooled before adding the glaze to prevent melting.
- Can be stored at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerated for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
