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Praline-Topped Apple Bread

Source of Recipe


Taste of Home, December/January 2013



List of Ingredients



• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 2 tsp baking powder
  
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 3 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apples
  
• 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided
  
• 1/2 cup butter
  
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat the sugar, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Stir into the flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in the apples and 1 cup pecans.
   
   
2. Transfer to a greased 9- x 5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
   
   
3. In a saucepan, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Spoon over bread. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
   
   Makes 1 loaf (16 slices)