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Moist Cinnamon Swirl Amish Apple Fritter Bread

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Bake this incredibly moist apple bread that captures the flavor of a cinnamon apple fritter in an easy loaf. It features tender apples, a rich cinnamon swirl, and a sweet glaze, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples.
  7. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon until combined.
  8. Divide half of the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter in the pans. Top with the remaining batter, then sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar. Use a knife to gently swirl the mixture into the batter.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 15 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled apple bread loaves before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For the moistest bread, use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Shredding some of the apple instead of dicing all of it can increase moisture retention.
  • You can substitute sour cream for the milk to make the bread even more tender.

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