Apple Cinnamon Pecan Bread

A soft and cozy apple bread enriched with cinnamon and crunchy pecans, perfect for chilly days and unexpected guests.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups All-purpose flour Use unbleached for better flavor
1 tsp Baking soda Fresh and properly stored
1 tsp Cinnamon Add more for a stronger flavor

Wet Ingredients

1 cup Sugar Brown sugar adds moisture
2 large Eggs Room temperature for best results
1 cup Melted butter Pour a good amount
1 tsp Vanilla Splash in for flavor

Fruits and Nuts

2 medium Apples (Granny Smith) Peel and chop for texture
1 cup Pecans, chopped Toast for extra flavor

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel, core, and chop the apples into a dice-ish size.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
Fold in the chopped apples into the wet mixture.
Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

Baking

Fold in the pecans.
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Bake in the oven for about 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
For a crunchy topping, sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar mixture on top before baking.

Cooling

Let the bread cool in the pan for about 30 minutes.
Remove from pan and cool on a rack before slicing.

Notes

Use good quality apples and pecans for the best flavor. Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light crumb. If using nuts, toss them with a bit of flour to prevent sinking. Grease the pan well and consider using parchment paper for easy release.

Keyword Apple Bread, Cinnamon Bread, Cozy Recipes, Pecan Bread, Sweet Bread