Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread – Cozy, Sweet & Irresistible!
This Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread is the ultimate fall comfort bake! Loaded with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, swirled with brown sugar, and topped with a sweet glaze, it’s everything you love about apple fritters in a soft, sliceable loaf. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting, this simple recipe brings old-fashioned flavor with modern ease. No yeast, no fuss—just pure apple bliss in every bite!
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Wire cooling rack
- Toothpick (for doneness test)
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp recommended)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar (for layering)
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare apples: Peel and dice apples. Toss with cinnamon sugar and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Layer batter and apples: Pour half the batter into the pan. Add half the apple mixture. Repeat layers. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze the cooled loaf. Let set before slicing.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for depth.
- For extra moisture, add 2 tbsp oil to the batter.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a GF version.
- Add-ins like chopped walnuts or raisins work beautifully.
- Store tightly wrapped at room temp for 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.