CARAMEL APPLE BREAD – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

CARAMEL APPLE BREAD - Butter with a Side of Bread


Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredibly delicious & easy to make caramel glaze. Fantastic apple quick bread recipe that everyone goes crazy over!

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredibly delicious & easy to make caramel glaze. Fantastic apple quick bread recipe that everyone goes crazy over!

Caramel Apple Bread is the perfect recipe for quick sweet bread this time of year. Use any type of apple that you’d like, although I love it with Pink Lady apples. This recipe is easy to make, but it does take some time as you need to cool the bread, then after you drizzle the glaze, you’ll have to let the glaze set. It’s well worth the wait though as this Caramel Apple Bread has incredible flavor!

UPDATED: After receiving a ton of comments with mixed results on the Caramel Glaze, I’ve replaced the recipe! So below you’ll find the updated, new & improved, EASY version that tastes absolutely amazing. Enjoy!

Another Update: I added back the instructions and ingredients for the original 3 ingredient glaze!  

How long does it take to bake Caramel Apple Bread?

A regular 8-9″ loaf pan of caramel apple bread will bake in about 45-55 minutes. If you like using mini loaf pans, they take 30-35 minutes to bake. If you’d like to adapt this recipe for muffins instead, bake those for 14-18 minutes. Always check for doneness either by measuring the temperature of the bread with a meat thermometer- it should read 190 degrees F, or by inserting a toothpick in the center and having it come out clean.

Did your apple bread sink in the middle?

This happens to me occasionally too! Often it’s because I’ve over mixed the batter. Quick bread (referring to a bread recipe that doesn’t use yeast) does not like to be stirred too much, so try to just barely mix all the ingredients together. Another culprit could be overfilling the pan. The bread pan should be only half full each time. As always, make sure your leavening ingredients- baking soda and baking powder- aren’t too old. Baking soda should only be on your shelf for 6-9 months before purchasing new. I purchase it in bulk (I bake a lot!) and refrigerate it to help it last longer.

How do you peel an apple?

There are a few ways to peel an apple, but I prefer to use a simple metal peeler. Wash the apple, then begin peeling away the skin starting at the top of the apple and circling around. You can also use a paring knife, or a fancy apple peeler like this one here, that also slices and cores your apple.

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredible 3 ingredient caramel glaze topping.

Caramel Apple Bread Recipe

  • 1 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large 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, cored, and finely diced apple (1 apple)

Caramel Glaze:

  • 5 TBSP butter
  • 3 TBSP caramel ice cream topping
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • dash of salt

How do you make caramel apple bread?

  1. Spray a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray, then set it aside. Preheat the oven to 350°.
  2. Combine the applesauce, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk well to blend.
  3. Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir just enough to combine; do not over mix. Fold in the apples.
  4. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake on the center oven rack until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, about 60 minutes.

  6. Remove the pan from the oven and put it on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes, then remove the loaf from the pan and place it on the rack to finish cooling.

  7. To make the caramel glaze topping: Melt butter in a small bowl. Whisk in caramel ice cream topping. Add in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking in between. Once it’s all added, whisk until smooth. If caramel glaze is too thick to drizzle on the bread, put it in the microwave for 20 seconds.

  8. Pour caramel over the top of the apple bread. Let sit 1 hour, until caramel topping has set. Slice and Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter, or in the fridge. Freeze bread by wrapping completely in plastic wrap twice, then wrapping with foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredible 3 ingredient caramel glaze topping.

CARAMEL APPLE BREAD

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredibly delicious & easy to make caramel glaze.

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Course: Quick Bread

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 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 cored, and finely diced apple (1 apple)
  • Caramel Glaze:
  • 5 TBSP butter
  • 3 TBSP caramel ice cream topping
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • dash salt

Instructions

  • Spray a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray, then set it aside. Preheat the oven to 350°.

  • Combine the applesauce, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk well to blend.

  • Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir just enough to combine; do not over mix. Fold in the apples.

  • Transfer the batter into the prepared pan.

  • Bake on the center oven rack until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, about 60 minutes.

  • Remove the pan from the oven and put it on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes, then remove the loaf from the pan and place it on the rack to finish cooling.

  • To make the caramel glaze topping: Melt butter in a small bowl. Whisk in caramel ice cream topping. Add in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking in between. Once it’s all added, whisk until smooth. If caramel glaze is too thick to drizzle on the bread, put it in the microwave for 20 seconds. 

  • Pour caramel over the top of the apple bread. Let sit 1 hour, until caramel topping has set. Slice and Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter, or in the fridge. Freeze bread by wrapping completely in plastic wrap twice, then wrapping with foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Alternative Recipe for Caramel Glaze {this is the glaze that was in the recipe originally)

3-Ingredient Caramel Glaze

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 TBSP milk

To make the caramel glaze topping: Melt butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add in brown sugar and milk and whisk constantly. Bring to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes while continuing to whisk.  Remove from heat and <strong>let cool about 30 minutes to 1 hour</strong>, until caramel has thickened, stirring every 10 minutes or so. You need to continue the stirring while cooling so that the sugar fully dissolves. <em>(See more tips on making the caramel glaze below!

TIPS ON MAKING THE CARAMEL GLAZE:

It seems that some are having a hard time making the caramel glaze, so I wanted to elaborate on how it’s done. It’s a very, very simple recipe and method. I have an electric stove, so if you have a gas stove, you’ll want to decrease the temperature to low when cooking it. It comes together very fast- on my stove on heat level 4 (medium low) it takes me about 8 minutes. So in 8 minutes I’ve added the cold butter to the pan, melted the butter, added the brown sugar and milk. Once that begins boiling- NOT a full, hard rolling boil, just a gently boil- time 2 minutes, then take the pan off the heat.

Leave it in the pan to cool! If the temperature changes too drastically here, the caramel will separate. So leave it in the pan and just give it a gentle whisk every 5-10 minutes. I’ve glazed the bread several ways. You can let it sit for more like an hour and you’ll have to spread it around like I did in the video. I’ve also let it sit for more 30-40 minutes and have poured it on the bread- it coats it nicely, then runs down the sides, no spreading necessary. Leave the glaze for a couple hours to fully set! During this time the sugar continues to dissolve so that the glaze isn’t grainy.

I hope that helps! I think it’s almost too simple- resist the urge to equate it with making caramel-it’s a lot faster & easier.

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredible 3 ingredient caramel glaze topping.

3-Ingredient Caramel Glaze

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 TBSP milk

Instructions

  • To make the caramel glaze topping: Melt butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add in brown sugar and milk and whisk constantly. Bring to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes while continuing to whisk.  Remove from heat and

  • let cool about 30 minutes to 1 hour

  • , until caramel has thickened, stirring every 10 minutes or so. You need to continue the stirring while cooling so that the sugar fully dissolves.

Notes

TIPS ON MAKING THE CARAMEL GLAZE: It seems that some are having a hard time making the caramel glaze, so I wanted to elaborate on how it’s done. It’s a very, very simple recipe and method. I have an electric stove, so if you have a gas stove, you’ll want to decrease the temperature to low when cooking it. It comes together very fast- on my stove on heat level 4 (medium low) it takes me about 8 minutes. So in 8 minutes I’ve added the cold butter to the pan, melted the butter, added the brown sugar and milk. Once that begins boiling- NOT a full, hard rolling boil, just a gently boil- time 2 minutes, then take the pan off the heat. Leave it in the pan to cool! If the temperature changes too drastically here, the caramel will separate. So leave it in the pan and just give it a gentle whisk every 5-10 minutes. I’ve glazed the bread several ways. You can let it sit for more like an hour and you’ll have to spread it around like I did in the video. I’ve also let it sit for more 30-40 minutes and have poured it on the bread- it coats it nicely, then runs down the sides, no spreading necessary. Leave the glaze for a couple hours to fully set! During this time the sugar continues to dissolve so that the glaze isn’t grainy. I hope that helps! I think it’s almost too simple- resist the urge to equate it with making caramel-it’s a lot faster & easier.

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredible 3 ingredient caramel glaze topping.

What apples can you use to make apple bread?

When you bake apple bread it’s a good idea to use a more robust variety of apple so that the apple holds up when baking. My favorite variety of apple to use is Honey Crisp. If you can’t find Honey Crisp apples or if they’re a bit too expensive, you can also use Fugi apples or Granny Smith apples. Try to avoid using softer apples like Red or Golden Delicious as they’re not ideal for baking.

Best Bread Pan?

I bake a lot of bread and the pans I prefer are either ceramic, glass or cast iron. These pans will bake bread more evenly and release the bread more easily after baking.  I don’t like using dark or nonstick pans because the bread cooks unevenly. It darkens on the outside before the bread is cooked on the inside, so the coloring is uneven. Read more about which bread pan is the best here!

Can you make apple cake instead of apple bread?

You can use this exact recipe to make a caramel apple cake instead of apple bread. Simple follow the recipe directions using a 8×8 glass pan instead of a bread pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes and then proceed with the recipe as indicated.

Can I grate the apple instead of dicing it?

You can grate the apple needed for this recipe instead of dicing it. Know that the apples will be smaller and will blend into the bread after baking. You might not have the bits of apple chunks throughout each slice but it will still taste delicious and have a great apple flavor.

Can apple bread be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze this apple bread. I prefer freezing it before adding the caramel glaze. It will stay fresh for 2-3 months in the freezer. I like to first wrap it in parchment paper or freezer paper, then put it in a ziplock freezer bread. Instead of using a ziplock bag you can wrap it in foil or plastic wrap.

 

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredible 3 ingredient caramel glaze topping. Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredible 3 ingredient caramel glaze topping. Easy #apple quick bread recipe from Butter With A Side of BreadCARAMEL APPLE BREAD

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredible 3 ingredient caramel glaze topping.

CARAMEL APPLE BREAD

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredibly delicious & easy to make caramel glaze.

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Course: Quick Bread

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 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 cored, and finely diced apple (1 apple)
  • Caramel Glaze:
  • 5 TBSP butter
  • 3 TBSP caramel ice cream topping
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • dash salt

Instructions

  • Spray a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray, then set it aside. Preheat the oven to 350°.

  • Combine the applesauce, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk well to blend.

  • Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir just enough to combine; do not over mix. Fold in the apples.

  • Transfer the batter into the prepared pan.

  • Bake on the center oven rack until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, about 60 minutes.

  • Remove the pan from the oven and put it on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes, then remove the loaf from the pan and place it on the rack to finish cooling.

  • To make the caramel glaze topping: Melt butter in a small bowl. Whisk in caramel ice cream topping. Add in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking in between. Once it’s all added, whisk until smooth. If caramel glaze is too thick to drizzle on the bread, put it in the microwave for 20 seconds. 

  • Pour caramel over the top of the apple bread. Let sit 1 hour, until caramel topping has set. Slice and Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter, or in the fridge. Freeze bread by wrapping completely in plastic wrap twice, then wrapping with foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Caramel Apple Bread bursting with fresh apple, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an incredible 3 ingredient caramel glaze topping.

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