Caramel Apple Quick Bread
This Caramel Apple Quick Bread is a must-try for anyone who loves the classic combination of apples and caramel. With its easy preparation and heavenly aroma, it's the perfect treat to bake on a crisp autumn day. Enjoy the taste of fall with every bite of this delicious bread!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 3 large Eggs
- 6 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 3/4 cup of granulated White Sugar
- 3/4 cup light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 Gala Apples
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Roasted Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Caramel Bits
- 5 Caramel Squares
Instructions
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Mix together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugars and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and mix well.
- Grab another bowl and chop up the apples into small pieces, like shown above. Add the flour, roasted cinnamon and lemon juice. Mix together, coating the apples.
- Add the bowl of apples into the bread mix. Stir with a spoon or spatula. Add the caramels bits to the bowl and stir.
- Grease and flour a loaf pan. Pour bread batter into the pan. Add additional caramel bits. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-80 minutes.
- Place 5 pieces of caramel squares across the top of the bread while it is still hot. Drag a knife or rubber spatula around the pan to loosen the sides.
- As soon as the bread is taken from the oven, place foil over the bread pan, tented at the top, so the caramels don’t get stuck to the foil. Let cool.
- Remove the bread from the pan.
- Enjoy the bread warm or cooled. Be aware that the bread might be wet in some areas because of the apples.
Notes
- Use Firm, Tart Apples: Opt for firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor in your bread.
- Dice Apples Uniformly: To ensure even baking and distribution of apples throughout the bread, dice them into uniform-sized pieces.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can lead to tough bread. Mix until the ingredients are just combined for a tender texture.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Bringing your eggs and dairy to room temperature before mixing will help them incorporate better into the batter, resulting in a smoother texture.
- Cool Completely Before Slicing: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing to prevent it from crumbling and ensure clean, neat slices.