Amish Apple Fritter Bread
This Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a warm and comforting loaf packed with tender apples and cozy cinnamon flavor. Perfect for fall mornings, holiday brunch, or as a homemade gift, it’s soft, sweet, and topped with a simple glaze for that bakery-style finish.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- measuring cups and spoons
- Loaf pan
- spatula or spoon
- toothpick
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled & diced
- 0.33 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add flour and baking powder, alternating with milk, mixing just until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into a greased loaf pan. Top with half the apple mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and apples.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the layers.
- Bake at 350°F for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bread.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
Let the bread cool before glazing to avoid melting the sugar.
Wrap tightly in foil for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg