Name: Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups diced apples; Cinnamon sugar, for topping

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Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread — Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Why You’ll Love this Easy Apple Fritter Bread Recipe

I mean, for starters, the smell alone is enough to have the neighbors popping by. This bread comes together with stuff you probably already have on hand. Apples get stacked in with cinnamon and a simple batter that’s absolutely foolproof (yes, really).

The top bakes up kind of crunchy, like a coffee-cake situation, and the slices are bursting with real apple bits. I swear, it’ll make you think you’re standing in a small-town bakery someplace in Amish country.

Folks around my house? They go bananas (well, apples) for it. The real seller though—it’s not dry. Every bite tastes like a fritter but feels homey like grandma’s best quick bread. You can eat it warm, cold, with butter, with nothing… in the car, even!

“I never thought I could make something that tasted like those warm apple fritters from the bakery—until I tried this bread. It’s become a weekend favorite!” — Gina, my neighbor who ‘hates’ baking

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Equipment

Don’t overthink the equipment, okay? Here’s what you need: One loaf pan. Not some fancy French one, just the basic metal or glass one from Target or wherever. You’ll grab a couple mixing bowls (I just use one for wet and one for dry stuff). A spatula or big old spoon, whichever is clean.

A small knife for apples—if yours needs sharpening, don’t skip it here or you’ll wrestle that fruit. You’ll also want a whisk and maybe a toothpick for testing doneness, but—confession—I use a fork half the time.
That’s basically it. No stand mixer, no gadgets, no drama.

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

How to Make the Best Homemade Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Alright, let’s get to the good part. First things first: preheat your oven to 350. Peeling and chopping apples isn’t glamorous, but it’s worth it—aim for them to be small dice so every bite gets apple flavor. In a big bowl, mix up your flour, baking powder, dash of salt, and cinnamon. Set that aside.

In another bowl, whisk eggs with sugar, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. (I have accidentally doubled the vanilla more than once and honestly, not mad about it). Pour your wet bowl into your dry bowl and barely stir until it looks lumpy and only sort of smooth. That is EXACTLY RIGHT.

Now, pour half that into your loaf pan. Cover it up with half your apple pieces, a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, and then the rest of the batter. Top with the rest of the apples and another good sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. Bake until the top is crisp, and the center isn’t wobbly when you tap it—usually about 55 minutes.

Your house will smell so good, you’ll want to bottle it.Give your bread at least 20 minutes to cool before you slice it. I know you’re tempted. I always am.

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Variations and Pro Baking Tips

Sometimes I get wild and toss in pecans or walnuts—purely optional, but if you love crunch, they’re magic. You can swap apples for pears if that’s what’s rolling around in your crisper. Oh, and sometimes I’ll use brown sugar for the top if I’m feeling extra.

If you want it moist (maybe that word makes you cringe, but nothing’s worse than dry bread), don’t overmix the batter. Stop as soon as everything comes together, even if a few flour streaks are left.

For a bakery-style look, you can drizzle a quick powdered sugar glaze when the loaf is just barely warm. Five minutes, and it turns into something that belongs in a country café.And if you go nuts for homemade bread, peek at the bread baking section for more simple ideas.

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Storage, Freezing, and Thawing Instructions

Honestly, Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread keeps like a champ. Don’t refrigerate it on the first day, just wrap it in foil or plastic and leave on the counter up to three days. It will get a little more gooey as the apples settle in.
Want to freeze it? Wait until it’s totally cool, wrap in plastic, then foil.

Pop in the freezer for up to three months. When you’re ready to attack it, thaw on the counter inside the wrappings so it gets back to soft, tender perfection.

If you’re impatient (like me, often), a quick 10-second microwave zap restores that bakery warmth. Even leftovers are yummy toasted and slathered with butter.

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Serving Suggestions

Warm it up and drizzle with a little caramel. Oh wow.
Toast a thick slice for breakfast with coffee or tea.
Fancy dessert? Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Pack a slice for lunch—trust me, you’ll be the popular one.

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Let’s Get Baking Together

So that’s my not-so-secret shortcut to a loaf of Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread that’ll have family and friends asking, “Can you make that again?” Don’t let the “Amish” part scare you—it just means it’s tried-and-true, not fancy or complicated.

If you crave even more apple goodness, you might fall in love with the take from Sweet Tea + Thyme’s Amish Apple Fritter Bread Recipe or spin out a batch from this handy banana walnut soda bread date butter post too. Whatever you do, just grab some apples and give this a whirl. Your taste buds will 100% thank you.

Amish Apple Fritter Bread