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Apple Butter Banana Bread

This apple butter banana bread combines overripe bananas, apple butter, and warm fall spices, finished with a buttery pecan streusel topping. The result is a tender, flavorful quick bread with a sweet, crumbly crust that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
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Cook Time 55 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup diced pecans
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter diced
  • Apple Butter Banana Bread
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 overripe bananas mashed well
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup apple butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.
  4. Add the granulated sugar to the mashed bananas and beat until smooth.
  5. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and apple butter. Blend until well combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the banana mixture and blend until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. To make the pecan streusel, combine the brown sugar, diced pecans, flour, cinnamon, and cold diced butter in a small bowl.
  9. Work the butter into the other ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  10. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the bread batter.
  11. Bake for 45–50 minutes. Begin checking after 45 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. The bread is ready when the tester comes out clean.
  12. Allow the bread to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best banana flavor and sweetness.
  • The pecan streusel creates a sweet, crumbly topping.
  • Check the bread after 45 minutes because baking times vary between ovens.
  • Allow the bread to cool before slicing.