APPLE BREAD WITH CINNAMON PECAN CRUNCH

Apple Bread with Cinnamon Pecan Crunch image

Provided by Beth Pierce

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 c all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
3/4 c sugar
1/3 c vegetable oil
2 Tbsp applesauce
2 c finely chopped peeled apples
1 c chopped toasted pecans
1 Tbsp sugar for sprinkling the top
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan.
2. In large bowl mix together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking powder.
3. In medium bowl mix together eggs, sugar, vegetable oil and applesauce.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix just until incorporated. Fold in apples and half of the pecans. Combine remaining pecans, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; sprinkle over loaf.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Invert to remove loaf as soon as possible.
6. NOTES To toast pecans just spread them on a baking and pop them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 6 - 8 minutes. Toast them whole and then chop them after they cool. If you don't want to purchase applesauce just substitute 2 more tablespoons of oil.