Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

If apple fritters and cozy quick bread had a baby, this would be the golden, cinnamon–swirled, glaze-drippy situation you’d get. It’s tender and apple-packed, with those warm bakery vibes but way easier than hauling out a deep fryer. You get crackly glaze on top, soft apple pockets inside, and the kind of sugary cinnamon ribbon that makes you lean over the loaf and just breathe in. Bake it once and you’ll suddenly have neighbors who “just happened to be walking by.”

My husband calls this “knife marks bread” because he’ll carve off these very thin, totally-not-suspicious slices every time he walks through the kitchen. Our kiddo likes to pick out the apple chunks like a little raccoon, then comes back for the glaze. It’s become the thing I bake when the house feels too quiet or the weather is rude. I’ll make a loaf in the afternoon and somehow by bedtime it’s… gone? No one admits anything. The dog looks guilty but he can’t open the bread box, so.

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I tried peeling the apples once and then didn’t the next time—honestly, no peel is prettier, but leaving peels on adds a rustic bite I like a lot. If your apples are super tart, a splash of vanilla in the batter (okay, a generous splash) balances it out. I’ve baked it with butter and also with oil when the butter was doing time in the freezer—oil makes it extra moist, butter gives that bakery richness. Both are great, just different vibes. The swirl likes to wander to one side if you pour everything in fast, so I layer batter, then cinnamon sugar, then apples, then more batter like I’m building a tiny cinnamon sandwich. Once, I glazed it while it was still warm and the glaze ran off like a waterfall—still delicious, just… sticky countertop situation. Cool it a bit first unless you’re into chaos.

Shopping Tips

– Produce/Fruit: Choose firm apples that snap when you bite—Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady keep their shape and pop with flavor.
– Baking Basics (Flour/Sugar/Leaveners): Make sure your baking powder is fresh; if it’s older than your latest meme reference, replace it for a good rise.
– Sweeteners: Light brown sugar gives that caramel note; if you only have white, add a touch of molasses or maple to deepen the flavor.
– Spices: Ground cinnamon is a must; a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom takes it from “yum” to “whoa, what is that?”
– Fats & Oils: Neutral oil keeps the crumb extra tender; if you prefer butter, go for real unsalted and let it soften so it blends smooth.
– Dairy: A little milk or yogurt makes the batter plush—whole milk or full-fat yogurt plays nicest here.

Prep Ahead Ideas

– Dice apples the night before and toss with a squeeze of lemon; stash in a sealed container so they don’t brown and leak all over the fridge.
– Whisk dry ingredients in a jar and keep on the counter; whisk wet in a lidded container and chill—combine when you’re ready to bake.
– Mix the cinnamon-sugar swirl and glaze components ahead; keep the glaze separate and thin it right before drizzling.
– Bake the whole loaf, cool, and wrap tightly—glaze the day you serve so it stays shiny and crisp.

✔Time-Saving Tricks

– Skip peeling if you’re cool with a little texture—saves time and adds color.
– Use parchment as a sling so the loaf lifts right out and you don’t wrestle it.
– Chop apples a bit smaller and they cook through faster and more evenly.
– Microwave the glaze 10 seconds to smooth it instead of whisking your arm off.
– Don’t rush the cool: a short rest helps the crumb set so slices aren’t gummy.

✔Common Mistakes

– Overmixing the batter—been there, got the rubbery loaf. Stir just until it looks like batter and walk away.
– Apples leaking too much juice and sinking—pat them dry and dust with a tiny bit of flour before folding in.
– Burnt top, raw middle—tent with foil partway through if it’s browning too fast and let it finish gently.
– Glazing on a hot loaf—hello, slip-and-slide. Let it cool until just warm so the glaze grabs on.
– Cutting too soon because the house smells illegal—use a serrated knife and patience; warm slices crumble more.

What to Serve It With

– Hot coffee or a cinnamon latte—basic, yes, perfect, also yes.
– Salted butter or a swipe of apple butter for peak autumn energy.
– Vanilla ice cream for dessert mode.
– Thin-shaved sharp cheddar because apples + cheddar is classic and very snacky.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Line the pan with parchment and leave handles—it’s a loaf elevator.
– Layer batter, cinnamon-sugar, and apples for good swirl distribution.
– If your spice smells faint, it tastes faint—replace it.
– Too-thick glaze? Add milk in tiny splashes. Too thin? More powdered sugar.
– Crumb looks wet in the middle? Give it a few more minutes and tent the top.

✔Storage Tips

Counter is fine for a couple days—wrap the loaf or tuck slices into a container so it doesn’t dry out. Fridge buys you extra time if your kitchen runs warm, just bring slices to room temp or toast lightly because cold glaze gets firm. Freezes like a champ: wrap individual slices, then into a freezer bag. I’ve eaten it straight from the fridge with coffee and zero regrets. Breakfast cake is still breakfast.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– Swap in pears if the apples are meh—same vibe, softer bite.
– Gluten-free 1:1 baking blend works; let the batter sit a few minutes to hydrate.
– Dairy-free: use oil and your favorite non-dairy milk; glaze with water or almond milk.
– Add chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for crunch; raisins if you’re that person (I support you).
– Maple glaze: use maple syrup as the liquid in the glaze and a dash of cinnamon.
– No vanilla? A little almond extract gets you a bakery-ish aroma fast.

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Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

Moist, cinnamon-swirled apple bread with a sweet vanilla glaze. It tastes like a bakery-style apple fritter in easy loaf form.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 tsp baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• ▢ 1 tsp ground cinnamon for the batter
• ▢ 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• ▢ 0.5 cup whole milk room temperature
• ▢ 2 each large eggs room temperature
• ▢ 2 tsp vanilla extract for the batter
• ▢ 2.25 cup peeled, diced apples firm baking apples work best
• ▢ 1 tsp lemon juice to toss with apples
• ▢ 0.33 cup light brown sugar, packed for the cinnamon swirl
• ▢ 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for the cinnamon swirl
• ▢ 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
• ▢ 2.5 tbsp milk for the glaze
• ▢ 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for the glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with a parchment sling.
• Stir brown sugar and 1½ tsp cinnamon together in a small bowl for the swirl.
• Toss diced apples with lemon juice and set aside.
• Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon in a large bowl.
• Whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, and 2 tsp vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
• Fold half the apples into the batter.
• Spread half the batter in the pan. Scatter with half the remaining apples, then half the cinnamon-sugar. Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and cinnamon-sugar. Swirl gently with a knife.
• Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning early.
• Cool 15 minutes in the pan, then lift out to a rack and cool completely.
• Whisk powdered sugar, 2½ tbsp milk, and ½ tsp vanilla. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let set before slicing.

Notes

Try swapping in half the apples for chopped pears, or add 1/2 cup toasted pecans to the swirl for crunch. For storage, keep the glazed loaf covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days; warm slices briefly before serving.

This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.