Best 12 Apple Raisin Pecan Spice Bread Recipes

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Apple raisin pecan spice bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe combines the flavors of apples, raisins, pecans, and a variety of spices to create a moist and flavorful bread that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is a great choice for both experienced and novice bakers alike. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast bread or a special treat to share with friends and family, apple raisin pecan spice bread is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED APPLE-PECAN LOAF WITH PECAN PRALINE TOPPING



Spiced Apple-Pecan Loaf with Pecan Praline Topping image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield One 9-inch loaf or three 5.5-inch loaves

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed golden brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith Apples (about 2 large)
2/3 cups Diamond of California® chopped pecans, lightly toasted
2/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup Diamond of California® pecan pieces
2 tablespoons firmly packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted butter

Steps:

  • Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Generously butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the flour and the next 4 ingredients to blend in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the flour mixture. Add the apples, 2/3 cup pecans and raisins and stir until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smooth the top. Bake until the top of the loaf is set, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile: stir the pecans, brown sugar and melted butter to blend for topping. Remove the pan from the oven and spoon the topping carefully over the top of the loaf. Return the pan to the oven and continue baking until a tester inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 25 minutes, longer. Cool the loaf in the pan on a rack about 10 minutes. Carefully turn the loaf out and cool completely. (Bread can be baked 3 days ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.) For Mini Loaves: Brush 3 (5.72 x 3.94 x 1.88) inch aluminum loaf pans generously with butter. Divide batter among pan; smooth top. Bake until the top of the loaves are set, about 25 minutes. Carefully top the loaves with the pecan mixture, dividing evenly. Continue baking until a tester inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 20 minutes longer.

PECAN RAISIN BREAD



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We love raisin bread and also enjoy the nutty flavor of pecans, so I decided to combine the two for this delectable loaf. It smells terrific and the taste...oh-so good! -Lora Sexton, Wellington, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (2-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
8 teaspoons butter
1 egg
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add pecans and raisins. , Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaf in foil and place in resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE RAISIN BREAD



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I've been making this bread for many years. It smells so good in the oven and tastes even better. I make bread almost every Saturday, and it doesn't stay around long with our sons home from college in the summer. -Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 teaspoon sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups diced peeled apples
1-1/2 cups raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornmeal
GLAZE:
1 large egg, beaten
Sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/2 cup water and sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, honey, oil, salt and remaining water; mix well. Stir in yeast mixture. Gradually add enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch down and turn over in bowl. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the apples, raisins and lemon juice. Divide dough into 3 parts; knead a third of the apple mixture into each part. Shape each into a round flat ball. Place each in a greased 8-in. round baking pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Brush each loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE RAISIN QUICK BREAD



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Cloves are a subtle but effective complement to the abundant apple pieces in this apple raisin quick bread. —Gail Buss, New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups diced peeled tart apples
2/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat oil, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, cloves and baking powder; beat into the egg mixture. Stir in apples, raisins and nuts. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICED APPLESAUCE BREAD



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With applesauce and spices, this bread is moist, delicious and great in lunch boxes. I also like it spread with cream cheese or peanut butter.

Provided by LOUISE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups applesauce
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs and milk; beat well. Sift in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt; stir until smooth. Fold in the pecans. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 187.8 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

FRESH APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dark rum, such as Mount Gay
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and 1/4-inch-diced (3 to 4 apples)
Vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs
Caramel sauce, such as Fran's, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
  • Place the pecans on a sheet pan and toast them for 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted. Set aside. Combine the rum and raisins in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 60 seconds. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, and orange zest on medium speed for 3 minutes. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, just until combined. Drain the raisins, discarding the liquid. With a rubber spatula, fold the raisins, pecans, and apples into the batter. Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.

FRESH APPLE SPICE BREAD



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Make and share this Fresh Apple Spice Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MindiLouWho

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped
3/4 cup pecans or 3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease bottom of 9x5 loaf pan.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Cream the butter and gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time. Slowly mix in flour mixture. Stir in apples and nuts (or raisins).
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until bread is nicely browned and springs back when lightly touched in the center.
  • Cool 10-15 minutes in the pan before removing. Cool completely on a rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 321.4, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 23.5, Protein 4.5

BREAD PUDDING WITH APPLES, PECANS AND RAISINS



Bread Pudding With Apples, Pecans and Raisins image

Delight guests with this fruity bread pudding made with our signature Cinnamon Raisin bread. -- http://www.panerabread.com/recipes/

Provided by Voyager 1977

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 dish, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 orange, juice and zest of
1/4 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
granny smith apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup blackberry jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the bread and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until well coated.
  • Add the sugar, pecans, orange zest and juice, cider, and vanilla extract.
  • Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until a sauce begins to form.
  • In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, layer the bread mixture with the apples and dot the top with the jam or jelly.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • makes x servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 17.3, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 32.6, Protein 1.2

APPLE PECAN QUICK BREAD



Apple Pecan Quick Bread image

Provided by Jennifer Appel

Categories     Fruit     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Apple     Pecan     Fall     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup (5 1/3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped golden Delicious apples
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt, making a well in the center. Set aside. Stir in the liquid ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Gently stir in the apples and the pecans. Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into center of loaf comes out with moist crumbs attached. Do not overbake.

APPLE, PECAN AND RAISIN PIE



Apple, Pecan And Raisin Pie image

Provided by R. W. Apple Jr.

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound (2 sticks) plus 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 to 1/4 cup ice water
6 large red Delicious apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup old-fashioned (not quick-cooking) oatmeal

Steps:

  • Thinly slice 1/4 pound (1 stick) of the butter, and place in freezer until well chilled. In the bowl of a food processor, combine 1 1/4 cups of the flour, salt, sugar and butter from freezer. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. With machine running, add ice water drop by drop until the dough just holds together. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl, and shape into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Fit into a nonstick or lightly buttered 9-inch pie plate, and trim the edge with a sharp knife. Lightly cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the remaining butter. Add apple slices, and saute until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine pecans, raisins, cinnamon and 3/4 cup of light brown sugar. Mix well. Add apples, toss lightly and set aside. Slice remaining 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter, and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add remaining 1/2 cup flour, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a mixing bowl, and add remaining 3/4 cup light brown sugar, and oatmeal; mix well.
  • Spoon apple mixture into chilled pie shell. Cover with oatmeal topping. Bake on a middle oven rack until crust is golden brown and filling is slightly bubbly, about 1 hour. Allow to cool before serving.

CINNAMON-APPLE-PECAN BREAD



Cinnamon-Apple-Pecan Bread image

A delicious buttery loaf. This recipe is basically an apple-cinnamon version of classic banana bread, plus pecans.

Provided by C Proctor

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large Gala apples, peeled and cubed
12 tablespoons butter, divided
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 cinnamon stick
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine salt
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine apples, 4 tablespoons butter, honey, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover with a lid and cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
  • While apples are simmering, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine remaining 8 tablespoons butter, remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time; beat until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract.
  • Discard cinnamon stick and mash cooked apples. Add mashed apples and pecans to the batter. Use a rubber spatula to mix in flour mixture until just incorporated. Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 34.1 g

APPLE RAISIN PECAN SPICE BREAD



Apple Raisin Pecan Spice Bread image

Now THIS is a stuffed bread. Not by any means the shortest or simplest bread to make but boy is it worth it in the end. Cooking time includes doubling time.

Provided by Topher

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h30m

Yield 1 loaf, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
2 cups apple juice
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 1/4-3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups raisins
1 egg
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup water
2 medium apples, finely diced and peeled
2 tablespoons melted butter
vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Bread:.
  • Simmer apple juice over medium heat until reduced to 1 cup. Cool to ~110 degrees F then stir in yeast.
  • Whisk eggs in a bowl till frothy, then whisk in salt.
  • Combine egg and juice mixture in a electric mixer bowl.
  • Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and stir.
  • Put mixer on slow and gradually add 3 1/4 cup flour.
  • After, increase speed of mixing to medium for 10 minutes. Dough should be fairly elastic. If still soft and sticky, add remaining 1/4 cup.
  • Reduce mixing speed to medium low, add pecans and raisins and continue mixing for 5 more minutes or till dough is smooth, elastic and clinging to dough hook if used.
  • Gather dough in a ball and place in lightly sprayed bowl, spray dough top, then put dough in warm, draft free place.
  • Cover bowl with kitchen towl and let dough rise until doubled (~1 hour).
  • Egg Wash: blend egg, sugar, and water.
  • Spray 5"x8" bread pan. Turn dough out on well floured surface.
  • Roll dough evenly into 12" wide by 20-24" long rectangle.
  • Brush dough w/egg wash, leaving 6 inch wide strip at one end.
  • Spread apples on dough leaving 1/2" border on other three sides.
  • Roll dough jelly roll style starting at filled end until 1" from other end.
  • Brush remaining flap w/egg wash and close roll. Make sure no gaps on sides and all layers meet.
  • Put dough in pan, seam side down, cover w/towel and let dough rise til doubled (at least 1 hour, probably more).
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Bake til top is brown and crispy, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, remove bread, and top with melted butter before cooling on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4083.8, Fat 123.5, SaturatedFat 27.3, Cholesterol 695.6, Sodium 2774, Carbohydrate 696, Fiber 41.9, Sugar 300.5, Protein 83.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh for a good rise.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the bread will be tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Apple raisin pecan spice bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it plain, with butter, or with a dollop of cream cheese, this bread is sure to be a hit.

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