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Caramel Apple Bread

Caramel Apple Bread
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Caramel Apple Bread is a sweet, spiced loaf that combines tender fresh apples, rich caramel sauce, and warm fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This comforting bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, offering a tender crumb with gooey caramel pockets and classic autumn flavors that fill your home with irresistible aroma.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free/vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling or swirling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, uniform pieces about 1/4 to 1/2 inch to ensure even distribution and baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to combine the spices and leaveners evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined, creating a rich, moist base.
  4. Fold Ingredients Together: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Then carefully fold in the diced apples to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
  5. Add Caramel: Using a spoon or knife, swirl the caramel sauce gently into the batter to create pockets of gooey sweetness. Avoid over-mixing to maintain caramel pockets.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the bread to cool slightly in the pan before slicing. This resting time helps the caramel set and allows the flavors to fully develop.

Notes

  • Use tart apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and brightness.
  • Fold ingredients gently to avoid developing a dense texture in the bread.
  • Swirl in the caramel carefully to keep pockets of gooey caramel instead of melting it all into the batter.
  • Start checking for doneness around 50 minutes to prevent overbaking and drying out the bread.
  • Optional: Brush the baked bread with extra caramel sauce or a brown sugar glaze for added shine and flavor.
  • For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and butter with coconut oil.
  • You can also bake this batter as muffins by dividing into a greased muffin tin and baking for 20-25 minutes.

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Keywords: Caramel Apple Bread, Autumn Bread, Fall Baking, Spiced Bread, Caramel Apple Loaf, Gluten-Free Bread, Vegan Option

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