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Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread

November 5, 2015 36 Comments

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This Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread is deliciously moist and tangy! It’s the perfect fall quick bread!

Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread

Hello friends! How is everyone doing on this lovely Thursday morning? Excited for the upcoming weekend? Well, one more day and we’re home free! Hopefully you have a little rest, relaxation and yummy food on the menu!

Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread

My kitchen has been one busy place the last few weeks! I have been cooking up some tasty Thanksgiving and holiday treats that I’m really excited about. I’ve also been planning one very important post that will be coming to you in less than 14 days. It will be the blog’s first birthday! WOW! Like where did the time go? I will be sharing a special recipe and doing a little giveaway, so please stay tuned and help me celebrate! I will also be sharing something special with all my email subscribers. I’ve put together a little eCookbook with some favorites from the first year at the BHK. It’s my way to say THANK YOU friends from the bottom of my heart for following! You guys are the best, and I could not have done it without your support and wonderful comments along the way to keep me going!

Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread

Today, I’m sharing a favorite fall recipe of mine, Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread. First of all, who can resist caramelized apples? Not me, that’s for sure. And I figured I would throw in some cranberries because, well, it’s fall right?! They go with the territory. Not only do I love the apples and cranberries, I love the fact that this is a quick bread. Delicious + quick = PERFECT! No waiting around for the bread to rise, just make it, bake it and instant gratification! Sound like a plan? I’ve added some applesauce to the recipe which makes this bread incredibly moist, gives it a little tang and really complements the cinnamon and nutmeg.

Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread

I also love the upside down part of this bread. It’s got the wow factor. Pop the bread out of the oven, let it cool for about fifteen minutes, and then turn it over onto a platter and hello gorgeous! Everyone will think you’ve slaved over this one for hours. Don’t worry friends, your secret’s safe with me! Enjoy!

Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down BreadCaramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread

 

Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread
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Caramelized Apple Cranberry Upside Down Bread
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
 
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 2 Braeburn or Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 3 tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Spray 9x5 loaf pan generously with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar.
  4. Add sliced apples and mix together until thoroughly coated. Cook for two minutes until somewhat soft.
  5. Place apple mixture in the prepared pan and sprinkle with the cranberries.
  6. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, milk and vanilla.
  7. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  8. Add flour mixture to applesauce mixture until just combined. Do not over mix.
  9. Gently spoon the batter over the apple cranberry mixture in the prepared pan.
  10. Place the pan on a large baking sheet and bake for 65 minutes.
  11. Cool for 15 minutes. Before inverting onto platter, carefully slice off top mound so bread sits flat.
  12. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

 

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Comments

  1. Gaila says

    November 5, 2015 at 7:49 am

    Mary Ann! this bread!! love the caramelized apples and I am sure the cranberries gives it another lever of flavors! love this idea.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 7:54 am

      Thanks so much Gaila! I love caramelized fruit! Peaches, apples, pears! I had to go with the apples and cranberries for fall for this bread! Upside down cakes/breads are really easy and always look so impressive! Enjoy your weekend friend!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    November 5, 2015 at 8:06 am

    What a lovely bread, Mary Ann! Perfectly seasonal and loving the upside-down part, especially. Imagining a big slice with a cup of afternoon tea :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Thanks so much Jennifer! Yes, sounds like a good plan! Hope you are on the road to recovery!

      Reply
  3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    November 5, 2015 at 8:08 am

    First of all, yay (!) To your upcoming blog-iversary!! I’ve absolutely loved following you and your blog! All your recipes and photography are stellar. And your writing warms my heart! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for the big day and what the second year of BHK brings us! Now this bread. Wowza, Mary Ann! Show stopping and delicious for sure!! I’m with you on caramelized apples- Soooooo good. But with cranberries and cinnamon elegantly piled on a quick bread? Yaahhhsss! My mouth is totally watering! This would be perfect to have out on the counter for house guests over the holiday!! Pinned! Cheers my dear- to a fantastic weekend! <3

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 9:31 am

      Thanks so much Cheyanne! I cannot believe it’s almost a year! Coming from an absolutely incredible blogger as yourself, I truly appreciate your compliments. Your wonderful comments along the way have made those tough days as a food blogger so worth it! I’m looking forward to a fabulous second year at the BHK. I hope you enjoy this upside down bread. I had to do something yummy with apples and cranberries because they are such wonderful fall fruits! Enjoy your weekend, and thanks again for being a wonderful blogging friend! XO

      Reply
  4. Michele @ Bacon Fatte says

    November 5, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Good morning, Mary Ann! I just saw this on Twitter and had to come right over for the recipe… I love everything about this bread and will be making a loaf before the weekend. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wait to taste it! Thanks so much for sharing, and Congratulations on your upcoming first year celebrations!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 10:03 am

      Thanks so much Michele! I could have probably eaten the whole loaf myself, but shared it with some friends who loved it! Hope you enjoy it too! Thanks for the comment, and thanks for sharing on Twitter! Have an awesome weekend!

      Reply
  5. traci | vanilla and bean says

    November 5, 2015 at 11:36 am

    Hooray for your one year celebration! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. And I’m so excited about your eCookBook! You have been working overtime! This bread, Mary Ann, is so fabulous. I’m an upside down cake/bread lover and can totally see how moist and flavorful the crumb is. And pairing apple with cranberries then more apple in the bread is just perfection. Delicious my dear!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Thanks so much Traci! The eCookbook was so much fun, and I can’t wait to share it! Have an awesome weekend!

      Reply
  6. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    November 5, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Congrats on your one year anniversary! This bread is gorgeous like all your recipes are.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      You’re sweet Nicole! Thank you so much! Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  7. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    November 5, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Happy early blog birthday, Mary Ann. You should be so proud of yourself, your recipes are wonderful and your photos are gorgeous – and incredible accomplishment in just a short year! Love quick breads and this one is truly gorgeous – love the apple and cranberry combination and the upside down twist! Pinning! Have a lovely weekend.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks so much Geraldine! I love quick breads too! So easy! You have a wonderful weekend too!

      Reply
  8. Jess @ Sweetest Menu says

    November 5, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    ME! I am excited about the upcoming weekend! But i am even more excited about this gorgeous upside down bread. THAT fruity glaze has me weak at the knees! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Ha! Thanks so much Jess! I’ll swap you a Fluffernutter chocolate chip cookie bar for a slice of this quick bread!! Deal??

      Reply
  9. Gerlinde | Sunnycovechef says

    November 5, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Happy Blog Birthday Mary Ann. Your blog is beautiful and it shows all the hard work and effort you put into it. Your bread looks delicious , I like the caramelized apples and cranberries are my all-time favorite. I just made cranberry date persimmon bread .

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Oh that sounds delicious Gerlinde!! You have been so wonderful, and all your comments are much appreciated! As you well know having a blog is tons of work, so when you read the comments from the people who follow it makes it all worthwhile! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  10. Valentina says

    November 5, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    This is one of the most delicious looking desserts I’ve seen in a while. SCRUMPTIOUS!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks so much Valentina! Hope you enjoy it if you give it a go!

      Reply
  11. Lori Pomphrey says

    November 5, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    Looks so delicious! Will definitely try this one! ??❤️

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      Hope you like it Lore!! Can’t wait to see you and all the girls in a few weeks! XO

      Reply
  12. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

    November 5, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    This upside down cake is absolutely gorgeous! I need to make this for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Thanks Kelley! It would be perfect for Thanksgiving! Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    November 5, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    Love the idea of upside down bread! Kind of like the cake, but in a bread! So pretty when you flip!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 6, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      I’m glad Kathy! You should try it! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  14. Emily | Gather & Dine says

    November 6, 2015 at 11:39 am

    What a fun and festive fall treat, Mary Ann! Happy one year blog anniversary!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 6, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks so much Emily!

      Reply
  15. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    November 6, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Happy Blog first bday! Caramelized apples are the best! I can’t even imagine how good they are in an upside down bread!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 7, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks Rachelle!

      Reply
  16. Oana says

    November 8, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    I must say I never made an upside down bread before.. a cake yes, but a bread no.. but it totally makes sense, can’t wait to give it a try. Easy and delicious! Thanks for inspiration!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 8, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      Absolutely Oana! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  17. nicole (thespicetrain.com) says

    November 8, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    Happy blog birthday, Mary Ann! This bread looks incredible, such a wonderful idea!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 8, 2015 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks so much Nicole! Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  18. Zainab says

    November 9, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    I love everything about this bread…and the pictures are so stunning. I seriously want to lick the screen.

    PS: I can’t wait for your blog anniversary!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Thanks Zainab!

      Reply

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