Description
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a delightful, moist quick bread packed with tender baking apples and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. Finished with a sweet, vanilla-infused glaze, this bread embodies the cozy flavors of apple season and makes a perfect holiday treat or gift.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 medium baking apples (peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (heaping spoonfuls)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel and chop the baking apples into small pieces. This ensures even distribution throughout the batter and soft, tender apple bites in the finished bread.
- Mix dry ingredients for the bread: In a large bowl, combine the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the large egg until smooth. Then add the white granulated sugar, vegetable oil, full-fat sour cream, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive and creamy.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine without overmixing. The batter should be thick but moist.
- Fold in chopped apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the pieces.
- Prepare the baking pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack for complete cooling. This prevents sogginess and allows the bread to firm up.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp milk until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the bread: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bread. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice the bread into 8 equal pieces and serve as a delicious breakfast or dessert treat perfect for autumn and holiday gatherings.
Notes
- Celebrate apple season with this delicious treat: a country apple fritter bread covered in a sweet glaze.
- This bread makes a fabulous gift and an absolutely delicious addition to your holiday table.
- Using baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp provides the best balance of tartness and sweetness.
- Allowing ingredients like egg and sour cream to come to room temperature helps create a smooth batter and tender crumb.
- The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more milk for a thinner consistency or more powdered sugar for thicker drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.05 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
