If you love cozy fall baking, this Amish Apple Fritter Bread is about to become your new favorite quick bread. Loaded with cinnamon-spiced apples, baked until golden, and finished with a sweet glaze, this loaf delivers all the flavor of classic apple fritters — without frying.
This Amish-style apple bread is moist, packed with fresh apples, freezer-friendly, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting during the holidays.
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Why This Amish Apple Fritter Bread Is So Popular
Amish recipes are known for being simple, comforting, and made from scratch, and this apple fritter bread checks all the boxes:
- Tastes like classic fried apple fritters
- No yeast, no frying, no special equipment
- Made with pantry staples
- Perfect for fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas baking
- Easy to freeze and make ahead
This is why Amish Apple Fritter Bread consistently trends on Pinterest and recipe searches every apple season.
What Is Amish Apple Fritter Bread?
Amish Apple Fritter Bread is a quick bread inspired by traditional apple fritters sold at Amish markets. Instead of frying dough, apples are folded into a cinnamon-spiced batter, layered for caramelized apple pockets, and baked into a soft loaf.
The result:
- Tender crumb
- Apple chunks in every bite
- Sweet cinnamon aroma
- Bakery-style glaze on top
Think of it as apple fritter meets apple cake.
Ingredients for Amish Apple Fritter Bread
Apple Cinnamon Layer
- Fresh baking apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady)
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or ginger
Bread Batter
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Egg (room temperature)
- Vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Vanilla extract
Sweet Glaze
- Powdered sugar
- Milk (or cream)
- Vanilla extract
How to Make Amish Apple Fritter Bread (Step-by-Step)
1. Prep the Apples
Peel, chop, and toss apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside so they release their juices.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
Whisk egg, sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Do not overmix.
4. Layer the Bread
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Add most of the apple mixture inside, reserving some for the top.
5. Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Glaze and Cool
Cool completely, then drizzle with glaze for that classic apple fritter finish.
Amish Apple Fritter Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups apples peeled and chopped (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg or ginger optional
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Peel and chop the apples. Toss with brown sugar and cinnamon (and optional spices). Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
- Pour half the batter into a greased loaf pan. Add most of the apple mixture. Top with remaining batter and reserved apples.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely. In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread before serving.
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Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!If you love cozy baked desserts, you’ll also want to try my carrot cake recipe for another easy, sweet, bakery-style treat.
Amish Apple Fritter Bread Recipe Variations
Amish Apple Fritter Bread Recipe with Bisquick
Yes — you can use Bisquick if you’re short on time. Replace flour, baking soda, and salt with Bisquick. Texture will be slightly softer but still delicious.
Amish Apple Fritter Bread with Cake Mix
Using yellow cake mix creates a sweeter, more cake-like loaf. Reduce sugar and skip baking soda. Ideal for beginners.
Amish Apple Bread Recipe (No Glaze)
Skip the glaze and dust with powdered sugar for a lighter, breakfast-friendly version.
Best Apples for Apple Fritter Bread
For the best texture, use firm baking apples:
- Granny Smith (tart, classic)
- Honeycrisp (sweet-crisp balance)
- Pink Lady (holds shape well)
- Empire or Braeburn
Avoid soft apples that turn mushy.
Freezer Friendly Apple Recipe (Yes, This One!)
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is freezer-friendly, making it ideal for meal prep and holiday baking.
How to freeze:
- Cool completely
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap
- Place in freezer bag
Freezer life: up to 3 months
To thaw, leave at room temperature overnight.
What to Do With Apples? This Recipe Is a Winner
If you’re searching for what to do with apples, this recipe is one of the easiest and most rewarding apple baked recipes you can make. It uses simple ingredients and works for:
- Overripe apples
- Farmer’s market apples
- Fall apple picking leftovers
Storage Tips
- Room temperature: 2 days (airtight container)
- Refrigerator: up to 7 days
- Freezer: up to 3 months
For best flavor, glaze just before serving.
FAQs About Amish Apple Fritter Bread
Can I make Amish Apple Fritter Bread ahead of time?
Yes! This bread tastes even better the next day.
Is Amish Apple Fritter Bread breakfast or dessert?
Both. It’s sweet enough for dessert and comforting enough for breakfast.
Can I make it without sour cream?
Yes — substitute Greek yogurt or buttermilk.
Why is my bread dense?
Overmixing the batter is the most common cause. Mix gently.
Final Thoughts
This Amish Apple Fritter Bread is everything we love about fall baking: warm, nostalgic, easy, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re baking for your family, freezing loaves for later, or looking for the perfect apple recipe to share, this one never disappoints.
👉 Save this recipe on Pinterest, bake it once, and it’ll become a yearly tradition 🍎🍞