Apple Praline Bread

By á-5050

Make your home smell heavenly by baking this Fall inspired bread. This Apple Praline Bread is a delicious bread that goes great with some apple cider or mulled wine.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 cup nuts, walnut or pecan or a combo, divided
• PRALINE SAUCE
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat together the sour cream, sugar, eggs and vanilla on low speed for a couple of minutes until well blended. Stop the mixer and then add in the flour, leavening agents and salt. Continue to beat on low until well combined.

Fold in the apples and half the nuts into the batter. Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle the rest of the nuts on top and then press them lightly into the batter. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool in the loaf pan for about 20 to 30 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. So it doesn't get too dark, I suggest using a light colored loaf pan.

PRALINE SAUCE
In a small sauce pan, place the butter and brown sugar. Using medium heat, bring to a boil. Lower the heat and then simmer lightly for about one minute, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and then drizzle over the bread. Cool completely.