Caramelized Apple Bread with Cinnamon Sugar

Caramelized Apple Bread with Cinnamon Sugar is a fantastic snack that can be served with a glass of milk or a cup of hot coffee or tea. It’s perfect for fall or any time of the year.

It has been feeling like autumn lately here in the Northeast, with daytime highs of 70’s and nighttime lows of 50’s. In fact, some of the foliage on the trees has already changed color! Truth be told, I don’t mind the fall-like, dry, crisp weather. It is very much smack dab in the middle of my comfort zone. However, this cooler climate makes me think of seasonal dishes, and what’s a better prelude to autumn cooking than with apples? 

A recent local fresh produce market trip inspired me to make this apple bread. There, I had an apple cider donut straight from the fryer dipped into cinnamon sugar. It left me wanting more of the taste of fall, so I decided to dedicate the next post to apples. But rather than doing another deep fry recipe after I just posted one (and I wanted to avoid making another baked donut now), I decided that bread would be a great option.

And how good it is! With layers of caramelized apples, the sweet scent of spice, and sugar in the raw and cinnamon sugar topping, this bread is a beautiful thing.

Recommended supplies:

(Affiliate links. The products I recommend are either what I use, are on my wish list, or come highly rated.)

• An electric mixer—this 9-speed handheld mixer comes with a storage case.
• Loaf pan—this 8 x 4-inch loaf pan is made of heavy-gauge aluminized steel. It is warp-resistant and has a nonstick ceramic-reinforced coating.
• This set of stainless steel mixing bowls has a non-slip silicone bottom and measurement lines. Both features are so handy!
• Spatula for scraping. This has a silicone tip, is dishwasher safe, and is heat resistant up to 500° F.

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE RECIPES

Apple Butter Cookies	Caramel Apple Butter Blondies
Microwave Apple Crisp for One	Baked Apple Butter Donuts

Caramelized Apple Bread with Cinnamon Sugar

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Mixing Cuisine:American Courses:Dessert Recipe Keys: B Baking

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time:1 hour Total time:1 hour 15 minutesServings:10 Cookies

Description

Caramelized Apple Bread with Cinnamon Sugar is a fantastic snack that can be served with a glass of milk or a cup of hot coffee or tea. It’s perfect for fall or any time of the year.

Ingredients

• 1 large apple
• 5 tablespoons room temperature butter, divided
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup water

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 2 teaspoons sugar in the raw
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Peel and quarter the apple. Cut it into 1/8-inch slices. Preheat a large skillet on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the apple, keeping it in a single layer as best as possible. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Turn the apple slices over. Cover and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until tender yet maintaining their shape. Spread the apple onto a plate to cool. Note: If the apple browns too quickly during cooking, reduce the heat. Cooking time will vary depending on the type of apple: softer ones like McIntosh cook faster than harder ones like Fuji.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
5. In a large mixing bowl, add butter, sugar, and egg. Beat on high for a minute or until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and water. Beat, starting on low and gradually increasing to medium-high, until the mixture is smooth. Add the flour mixture one-third at a time and blend just until combined using a rubber spatula.
6. Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 loaf pan. Place one-third of the batter on the bottom, followed by a layer of apple slices, using only one-third. Repeat layering two more times. Slightly press the top layer of apples into the batter.
7. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar topping. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs. Cool for at least 15 minutes before unmolding, then cool completely on a rack.
8. Makes about 10 servings.

Keywords:Apple Bread, Cinnamon Sugar

Disclosure: This site contains paid advertising and affiliate links. In Good Flavor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.