Praline-Topped Apple Bread

TOTAL TIME: 1 Hr 20 min. Prep: 30 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling. YIELD: 1 loaf (8-10 slices).

Apples, toasted pecans and a praline glaze make this bread perfect for a holiday celebration—or anytime. I like it better than our go-to coffee cake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apples
• 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, beat sugar, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in apples and 1 cup pecans.

2. Transfer to a greased 9×5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

3. Once apple bread is completely cool, prepare praline topping. In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar; boil 1 minute. Working quickly, pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining pecans; let stand until set.

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