Praline-Apple Bread

Name: Praline-Apple Bread
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided; 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped, peeled Granny Smith apples (about 3/4 lb.); 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

12 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups finely chopped, peeled Granny Smith apples (about 3/4 lb.)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

Directions

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