SPICED APPLE-PECAN LOAF WITH PECAN PRALINE TOPPING
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield One 9-inch loaf or three 5.5-inch loaves
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
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Farhad Ameen
a.f@aol.comThis loaf is the best apple bread I've ever had. The apples and pecans are so moist and flavorful, and the praline topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Kelsey Wanjiru
kelseyw@hotmail.comI'm allergic to pecans, so I substituted walnuts in this recipe. It turned out great!
Dominic Jones
dominicj62@yahoo.comThis loaf is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
rodney baptiste
baptiste-r@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of pralines, so I omitted the praline topping. The loaf was still delicious without it.
darth puuki
p.darth@hotmail.co.ukI've tried this recipe a few times now and I've never been disappointed. It's a great way to use up leftover apples.
Neo Mokoena
mokoena-n@hotmail.comThis loaf is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.
suleman suleman ali
s_suleman@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of apples, but I really enjoyed this loaf. The pecans and praline topping really make it special.
Ahad Chaklader
chaklader-ahad7@yahoo.comThis loaf is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!
Kimberly Watts
watts.kimberly86@hotmail.co.ukThe praline topping was a bit too hard for my liking. I think I'll try making it with chopped pecans next time.
Sitenda Fred
s89@yahoo.comI made this loaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.
ilan I
i.i12@yahoo.comThis loaf was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.
MAJAHARUL ISLAM BIJOY
m19@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. I love the way the apples and pecans complement each other, and the praline topping is to die for.
Pinky Jaiswal
pjaiswal29@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the loaf came out perfectly. It was a little dense, but that's how I like my bread. The praline topping was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.
Fawzia aisha allykhan kali
f-k10@gmail.comThis loaf is a great fall treat! The apples and pecans give it a nice crunch, and the praline topping is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Pratikshya Adhikari
pratikshya_a19@hotmail.comJust made this recipe and it turned out absolutely delicious! The apple pecan loaf was moist and flavorful, and the pecan praline topping was the perfect finishing touch. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again soon.