Salted Caramel Apple Fritter Bread

**Ingredients**

For the Bread:

1/2 cup brown sugar, loosely packed

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 tsp salt

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup whole milk

2 apples, peeled and diced (such as Pinata)

1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (warmed, pourable)

For the Salted Caramel Glaze:

1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (warmed, pourable)

1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted

1-3 tbsp whole milk

*Instructions*

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare two 9x5-inch loaf pans. Line one with parchment paper and spray with baking spray; leave the other pan as is.

3. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

4. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or using an electric mixer), cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

5. Add eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.

7. Slowly mix in the milk until the batter is smooth.

8. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan without baking spray. Layer half the apples on top, followed by half the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Drizzle 1/4 cup of salted caramel sauce over the top.

9. Repeat with the remaining batter, apples, brown sugar-cinnamon mixture, and the last 1/4 cup of salted caramel sauce.

10. Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to place scoops of the batter into the prepared pan to ensure even distribution.

11. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

12. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then use a knife to loosen the edges. Turn the pan upside down to release the bread, and let it cool on a wire rack.

13. For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, salted caramel sauce, and milk until smooth. Once the bread has cooled for 15 minutes, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Enjoy!