Nothing says comfort like a warm slice of Caramel Apple Bread fresh from the oven. This soft, moist loaf combines tender apple chunks with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then gets a drizzle of rich caramel glaze that takes every bite over the top. Whether you’re baking for brunch, dessert, or a cozy weekend treat, this recipe checks all the boxes.
Why You’ll Love This Bread
Fall flavors come alive in this bread. Apples give fresh, juicy bites while cinnamon and nutmeg warm up the batter. Then sweet caramel glaze crowns the loaf with a glossy finish that fans of apple dessert recipes will adore. This bread pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea, making it a standout in breakfast spreads or fall dessert tables.
If you’re into cozy fall treats, you’ll also love this Delicious Apple Crumble — it’s a perfect companion to this bread on chilly nights.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all‑purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda - A ½ tsp of salt
- Then, add ½ tsp of cinnamon
⅛ tsp nutmeg
1 cup peeled, cored, and finely diced apples
For the Caramel Glaze
5 tbsp butter
3 tbsp caramel ice cream topping
1½ cups powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
How to Make It
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring just until combined.
Fold in the diced apples gently — don’t overmix.
Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Make the Glaze
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Whisk in the caramel topping until smooth, then slowly mix in the powdered sugar. Add a pinch of salt. If it’s too thick, warm it up again for a few seconds to loosen it.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf. It will set as it cools — but good luck waiting that long before digging in.
Serving Suggestions
Slice it thick and serve it slightly warm with coffee, chai, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feelin’ fancy.
Craving more gooey apple goodness? Try these Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars — they’re sweet, chewy, and totally snack-worthy.
Storage Tips
This bread keeps really well — if it even lasts that long.
Room temp: Wrap in plastic wrap or foil. Good for 2–3 days
Fridge: Stays fresh up to 1 week
Freezer: Wrap in plastic and foil. Freeze (without glaze) for up to 2 months. Glaze after thawing for best results
Bread Variations to Try
Swap diced apples with shredded apples for a smoother texture
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch
Use a streusel topping instead of glaze for a coffee cake twist
Use a mix of apple varieties like Granny Smith + Honeycrisp for sweet and tart layers
Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a crunchy crust
Love apple bread? You’ve got to bake this Deliciously Moist Amish Apple Fritter Bread — it’s just as comforting, with a sticky glaze and bursts of cinnamon.
Pair It Up
Craving something savory after all that sweet? Balance it out with one of our savory lunch recipes — the ultimate fall meal combo.
Or keep the apple theme going and bake a batch of Caramel Apple Turnovers — flaky, golden, and stuffed with spiced apples.
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Caramel Apple Bread
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Nothing says comfort like a warm slice of Caramel Apple Bread fresh from the oven. This soft, moist loaf combines tender apple chunks with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then gets a drizzle of rich caramel glaze that takes every bite over the top.
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup peeled, cored, and finely diced apples
- For the Caramel Glaze:
- 5 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp caramel ice cream topping
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently — don’t overmix.
- Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave.
- Whisk in the caramel topping until smooth, then slowly mix in the powdered sugar.
- Add a pinch of salt. If it’s too thick, warm it up again for a few seconds to loosen it.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf. It will set as it cools.
Notes
Wrap and store at room temperature for 2–3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze (unglazed) for up to 2 months. Glaze after thawing. Add nuts or streusel for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Final Thoughts
Caramel Apple Bread is the kind of recipe you make once and then keep coming back to. It’s unfussy, loaded with fall flavor, and makes your kitchen smell better than any candle ever could. Try it this weekend — and maybe double the batch, because it won’t last long.