Description
This Caramel Apple Crumble Bread is a cozy fall dessert featuring a moist apple-packed bread base, a buttery cinnamon crumble topping, and a rich salted caramel drizzle. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, gatherings, or seasonal dessert tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Bread:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples (mix of Honeycrisp + Granny Smith)
- For the Crumble Topping:
- 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- For the Salted Caramel:
- Store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumble. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Let the bread cool for at least 30 minutes before drizzling generously with salted caramel. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter; stir until just combined.
- Cover the loaf loosely with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.
- Chill the crumble topping if the mixture feels too soft.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze the loaf or individual slices wrapped in plastic and foil for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Reheat slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice