Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this apple cinnamon pecan bread, a delightful symphony of autumn flavors that whispers sweet promises of homemade warmth. Fragrant spices and tender apples nestled within a rich, nutty crumb invite you to savor each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup applesauce
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray to ensure easy bread removal.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base for the bread.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until slightly frothy, then incorporate vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and applesauce, blending until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender bread texture.
- Carefully incorporate diced apples and chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout for consistent flavor and crunch.
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the apple cinnamon pecan bread, enjoying the warm, aromatic flavors and delightful texture.
Notes
- Prevent apple browning by tossing diced pieces in lemon juice before adding to batter, maintaining fresh color and preventing oxidation.
- Enhance nutty flavor by lightly toasting pecans in a dry skillet before chopping and incorporating into the bread mixture.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, ensuring equally moist and tender texture.
- Control moisture by patting apple chunks dry with paper towels, preventing excess liquid from making bread soggy during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg