Apple Cinnamon Pecan Loaf
A delectable loaf with the perfect balance of flavors, this recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional banana bread by infusing it with apple, cinnamon, and pecans.
Ingredients
| 3 | peeled and cubed |
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| 12 | tablespoons divided |
| 4 | tablespoons |
| 2 | tablespoons divided |
| 1 | |
| 1 1⁄4 | cups |
| 1 | teaspoon |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon |
| 1 | cup |
| 2 | |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon |
| 1 | cup |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and generously grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. |
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| 2. | In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peeled and cubed Gala apples, 4 tablespoons of butter, honey, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and a cinnamon stick. Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently. |
| 3. | While the apples are cooking, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt in a mixing bowl. |
| 4. | In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter, the remaining 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs one at a time, ensuring full incorporation after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. |
| 5. | Remove the cinnamon stick from the cooked apples, then mash them. Fold the mashed apples and chopped toasted pecans into the batter using a rubber spatula. Gently mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. |
| 6. | Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the loaf to cool on a wire rack before serving. |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița