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Moist Amish Apple Fritter Bread with Cinnamon Swirl and Vanilla Glaze

Close-up of a moist slice of apple fritter bread, loaded with apple chunks and drizzled with white icing.
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Create a bakery-style treat at home with this moist Amish Apple Fritter Bread. It features tender apples, a rich cinnamon swirl, and a simple vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for swirl)
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for swirl)
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons milk
  • For the Glaze: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 cup flour. Cut in the 1/4 cup cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture on top.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  10. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor contrast against the sweet bread.
  • To keep this loaf moist for days, store it tightly wrapped at room temperature.
  • If you are looking for quick meal planning ideas to balance out your sweet treats, consider pairing this with a simple protein source.

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