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Apple Pecan Bread
5 from 3 votes

Apple Pecan Bread

Apple Pecan Bread is super moist and full of flavor. Use your favorite apples and pecans or walnuts and you won't be disappointed with this pecan apple bread!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large egg
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 tblsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup pecans to taste, or walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup apple grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. Combine butter and sugar.
  4. In a large bowl, mix until smooth, ideally with a handheld or stand mixer.
  5. Add eggs, milk, vanilla and grated apple.
  6. Stir until blended.
  7. Mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pecans or walnuts.
  8. Stir until well incorporated.
  9. Pour batter and spread evenly into loaf pan.
  10. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Leave in the pan for 10 minutes before placing it on a wire rack to finish cooling. Slice, serve and enjoy every bite!

Notes

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  • Use fresh apples for the best flavor and texture
  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you begin baking to ensure a creamy batter with consistent texture
  • Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in a denser loaf when baked
  • Grease your loaf pan generously so that it releases easily without tearing or sticking when ready to cool on a wire rack
  • Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, then bread's done. If there is batter still on the toothpick, bake 5 minutes more and check again until cooked
  • Cool completely before serving to help maintain its shape and make slicing easier too
  • Wait at least 10 minutes before transferring onto wire rack so that it can cool evenly without falling apart during transfer process

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.5g (25%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 381mg (16%) Potassium 74mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 439IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 381mg 16%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 439IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.