Amish Apple Fritter Bread
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is cozy, sweet, and packed with tender apples and warm spices—a perfect fall treat for breakfast or snack time!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 0.5 cup turkey bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan lightly with oil or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
Combine Sugars and Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula. Stir until just combined to keep the bread tender.
Add Apples and Turkey Bacon
- Gently fold in the peeled and diced apples. If using, add the cooked and crumbled turkey bacon now for a sweet-savory twist.
Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Prepare Glaze
- While the bread cools slightly, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a medium bowl until smooth and pourable.
Glaze and Serve
- Once the bread is cool enough to handle (about 10-15 minutes), drizzle the glaze over the top. Let it set briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best texture and brightness.
- Peel and dice apples evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- The oil keeps the bread moist longer than butter.
- Don’t skip the glaze for the classic apple fritter flavor.
- Optional turkey bacon adds a subtle smoky, savory contrast.