Y’all, there is simply nothing quite like the smell of fresh sweet apple bread wafting through a Southern kitchen on a crisp autumn morning. This isn’t just any apple bread, though! We’ve taken a classic Betty Crocker favorite—the Caramel-Glazed Apple Bread—and given it a little extra Southern charm with a decadent Pumpkin Spice Hershey’s Kisses glaze. The secret to that perfect, tender crumb? Using cake flour and a good splash of tangy buttermilk.
The shredded apples keep every single bite perfectly moist, and the toasted pecans add that essential Southern crunch. Whether you're serving this for Sunday brunch with the family, or wrapping up a loaf to gift to a neighbor, this recipe is pure comfort in a pan. Pull out your favorite mixing bowl, pour yourself some sweet tea or coffee, and let's get baking!
A moist, spiced apple bread loaded with pecans and finished with a rich Pumpkin Spice Hershey’s Kisses glaze.
In a double boiler, melt the Pumpkin Spice Kisses with 1–3 tbsp of milk, stirring until smooth. Pour over the cooled loaves..Using cake flour makes the bread much lighter and more tender than all-purpose flour. For the apples, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work beautifully. If you don’t have a double boiler, a microwave-safe bowl on 50% power works too—just heat in 20-second bursts and stir frequently to avoid scorching the chocolate!
Pro Tip: Serve a warm slice with a pat of salted butter and a hot cup of coffee for the true Southern experience. This bread also makes a wonderful holiday gift—just wrap it in some festive parchment paper, tie it with a bit of baker's twine, and drop it off to show someone you care!
