Apple and Caramel Bread... such incredible flavors

A gourmet and fantastic autumn delight!

This apple and caramel bread is filled with fresh apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, topped with a caramel glaze that is incredibly delicious and easy to make!

Apple and caramel bread is a perfect quick sweet bread recipe to make at this time of year, with your favorite type of apple. Personally, we really like Pink Lady apples in this recipe. This recipe is easy to make, but takes some time since you need to allow the bread to cool, and then once you pour the glaze, you will need to let it set. Trust us, it's worth the wait!

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple puree or applesauce 
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple (1 apple)

Caramel Glaze

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and butter a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, combine the apple puree, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
3. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Do not overmix. 
4. Gently fold in the apples and transfer the batter to the loaf pan.
5. Bake for 60 minutes.
6. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the brown sugar and milk while constantly whisking. Bring to a boil, boil for 2 minutes while continuing to whisk. Remove from heat and let cool for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, STIRRING every 10 minutes or so. 
7. Pour caramel over the top of the apple bread. Let it sit for 2-3 hours, until the caramel layer is set.