Praline Apple Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugar, sour cream, eggs and vanilla on low speed with an electric mixer until combined. Then beat on medium speed for two minutes.
2. 2
   Stir together flour, baking powder, soda and salt, add to sour cream mixture, beat on low speed until combined.
3. 3
   Stir in apple and 1/2 cup of the pecans. Turn into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with remaining pecans and press lightly into batter.
5. 5
   Bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes (test with toothpick).
6. 6
   Cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. In a small pan combine butter and brown sugar.
7. 7
   Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
8. 8
   Reduce heat and boil gently for one minute.
9. 9
   Remove bread from pan and drizzle with brown sugar mixture.
10. 10
    Cool.