Description
A moist and spiced quick bread loaded with fresh apples and topped with a rich caramel drizzle—perfect for cozy mornings or sweet endings.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups – Forms the base structure of the bread.
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon – Helps the bread rise.
- Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon – Activates with the acid in apples and adds lift.
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon – Balances all the sweetness.
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 1/2 teaspoons – Brings warm, fall spice.
- Ground Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon – Adds a cozy depth.
- Brown Sugar: 3/4 cup – Sweetens and adds a molasses richness.
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup – Brightens and balances the brown sugar.
- Eggs: 2 large – Bind everything together.
- Vegetable Oil: 1/2 cup – Keeps the bread moist and tender.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Enhances flavor.
- Whole Milk: 1/2 cup – Loosens the batter and enriches texture.
- Apples (peeled and diced): 1 1/2 cups – Juicy bursts of flavor throughout.
- All-Purpose Flour (extra for apples): 1 tablespoon – Helps prevent sinking.
- Brown Sugar (for caramel): 1/2 cup – Base of the caramel.
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons – Adds richness and silkiness.
- Heavy Cream: 2 tablespoons – Makes the caramel smooth and pourable.
- Vanilla Extract (for caramel): 1/2 teaspoon – Rounds out the flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment if desired.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Fold wet ingredients into dry just until combined. Toss diced apples in 1 tablespoon flour and fold into the batter.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Finishing Touches: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened. Stir in vanilla and let cool slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle warm caramel over the cooled loaf. Slice and serve!
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance.
- Let the bread cool before drizzling caramel to avoid melting it off.
- Wrap slices individually for freezer-friendly storage.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg