Caramel Apple Bread is a moist, delicious quick bread  topped with a sugary caramel glaze and toasted pecans.

Caramel Apple Bread topped with apple slices and pecans.

 

 

There’s nothing like fall baking, whether it be apples, pumpkin, or sweet potatoes. And there’s no better smell than cinnamon, brown sugar, nutmeg, and ginger emanating from the oven. Last year I was on a pumpkin kick, but this year I am really feeling partial to apples.

 

It may not feel like fall yet, but put a loaf of this dessert bread in your oven and it will smell like fall. We have had some of the hottest weather of summer this last week and I am ready for it to be gone. That thick, oppressive heat that immediately drains your energy and makes you feel like taking a nap is not only a good idea, but a necessity. I almost feel like I’m back in New Orleans again.

Apple Bread loaf with bowl of apples behind it.

 

I’ve been baking fall treat after fall treat in the hopes summer will exit faster and let fall make its grand entrance. It hasn’t worked yet.

 

But we have at least enjoyed the taste of fall. Caramel Apple Bread is moist and dense with tiny bits of apple throughout (I like to chop the apple really small so it blends in with the batter) and the wonderful fall flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice (via some apple pie spice).

Loaf of Caramel Apple Bread with bowl of apples.

 

There’s no butter or oil in the batter. Some sour cream gives the bread a rich, moist texture.

 

The caramel glaze is a different story. There’s a whole lot of butter in that. But you can add a little or a lot of glaze to the bread.

 

Caramel Apple Bread is great for snacking on or as dessert. You could even eat it for breakfast. I’m not one to judge.

Caramel Apple Bread loaf with several slices cut.

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Caramel Apple Bread

5 from 2 votes

By Christin Mahrlig

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 14
Caramel Apple Bread is a moist, delicious quick bread topped with a sugary caramel glaze and toasted pecans.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled Granny Smith apple
  • 1/2 cup butter,, cubed
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9X5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice.
  • In another bowl, whisk together both sugars, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until there are no streaks of flour. Fold in apples.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in oven for 50-55 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a small saucepan, bring butter, brown sugar, and whipping cream to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil for 1 minute. Spoon over bread and sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published August 31, 2014

 

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25 Comments

  1. Kelly Wheelehan says:

    Could gluten free flour be substituted?This sounds so yummy!I have Celiac Disease.

  2. Annette Lain says:

    Can you freeze this bread without the topping?

    I will be baking for an event December 1 and would like to bake this ahead of time and add the topping later.

  3. Judy Riechmann says:

    Thanks for this recipe, I make many different breads and I will definitely add this one .zJudy

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      Hope you enjoy it Judy!!

  4. Teresa Pendino says:

    I have your bread in my oven as we speak. My kitchen is smelling AMAZING! One quick question, though… does this need to go in the fridge after baking? Wasn’t sure with it having the sour cream in it. Thanks a million!!!

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      Hope you enjoy it Teresa! You do not have to refrigerate it.

  5. CakePants says:

    Oh wow, this bread looks so moist and delicious! The caramel sauce looks absolutely addictive – I’ll be surprised if even half of it ends up on the bread, rather than just spooned directly into my mouth!

  6. Jenna says:

    Yum, this looks so good! Shared it on my facebook page ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Christin Mahrlig says:

      Thank you Jenna! ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says:

    Wow, this looks amazing! The caramel glaze is out of this world! It’s kind of naughty, but I would totally eat this for breakfast. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says:

    As much as I will miss summer fruits, I really love fall baking. This bread is the perfect welcome to fall, I love love love that caramel dripping down the bread. It looks absolutely delicious ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Easyfoodsmith says:

    Oooh..that caramel lazily dripping down that spiced apple bread is sooo amazing. Yum!!!

  10. Suzanne says:

    Brilliant combination, absolutely delicious.