Caramel Apple Quick Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350° and grease and flour a 9x5 loaf pan.
2. 2
   Unwrap caramels and with a scissors, cut each one into 8 small pieces.
3. 3
   Toss caramels with 1 tablespoon of the flour in a small bowl to keep them from sticking together; set aside.
4. 4
   Beat together butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time and beat well after each.
6. 6
   In another bowl, stir together remaining flour, cinnamon allspice and salt.
7. 7
   Add flour mixture to butter mixture and blend well.
8. 8
   By hand, stir in apples and caramel mixture.
9. 9
   Spoon batter into prepared pan.
10. 10
    Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool completely on a wire rack, then remove from pan.