Apple Praline Bread with Brown Sugar Pecan Glaze

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This apple praline bread is one of my favorite fall quick breads. Sour cream keeps it incredibly moist, there’s chopped apple and pecans in every bite, and a buttery brown sugar praline glaze poured over the warm loaf makes it extra special. Wrap a loaf in parchment and twine for a lovely holiday gift.

Tips

• Chop the apples small (about 1/4 inch) so they bake evenly.
• Toast the pecans for extra flavor.
• Tent with foil after 40 minutes if the top is browning fast.

Mandie

Apple Praline Bread

Moist sour cream apple bread with pecans and a brown sugar praline glaze.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Bread

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream 8 oz
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups tart apple peeled and finely chopped
• 1 cup chopped pecans divided

Praline glaze

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar packed

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Beat the sugar, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until smooth, about 2 minutes.
3. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter just until combined.
4. Fold in the apple and 1/2 cup pecans. Spread in the pan and sprinkle with the remaining pecans, pressing lightly.
5. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
6. Meanwhile, bring the butter and brown sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring, and boil 1 minute.
7. Spoon the glaze over the hot loaf in the pan. Cool 20 minutes, then remove from the pan.

FAQ

Can I freeze apple bread?

Yes, without the glaze. Wrap tightly and freeze up to 3 months; glaze after thawing.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?

Yes, plain full-fat Greek yogurt works well.

What apples are best?

Tart apples like Granny Smith hold their shape and balance the sweet glaze.

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