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Apple Bread with Cinnamon Pecan Crunch

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This easy quick sweet bread is loaded with apple chunks and chopped pecans, topped with a cinnamon pecan sugar mixture that adds a light extra crunch. It is moist, flavorful, and perfect for autumn baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups peeled, finely chopped apples (such as Fuji)
  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, cinnamon applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  5. Fold in chopped apples and half of the toasted pecans.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  7. In a small bowl, combine remaining pecans, sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This bread freezes well and tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. The cinnamon pecan topping adds a delightful crunch and extra sweetness.

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