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Praline Apple Bread

This moist praline apple bread combines finely chopped Granny Smith apples, crunchy walnuts, and a rich brown sugar praline sauce. Serve a slice with morning coffee or share it with guests for a sweet homemade treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose 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 chopped walnuts divided
  • Praline Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan.
  2. Using an electric mixer on low speed, mix the sour cream, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  3. Stop the mixer and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until well combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped apples and half of the chopped walnuts. The batter will be very thick.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts over the top and gently press them into the batter without pushing them too deeply.
  7. Bake at 350°F. The recipe card lists 50 minutes, while the instructions specify 60 minutes. Begin checking around 50 minutes and continue baking as needed until the bread is done.
  8. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 20–30 minutes before carefully removing it.
  9. To make the praline sauce, combine the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan.
  10. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until it thickens into a sauce.
  11. Let the bread cool, drizzle the praline sauce over the top, and serve.

Notes

  • Granny Smith apples provide a tart contrast to the sweet brown sugar.
  • The batter will be very thick before baking.
  • The source lists a 50-minute cook time but specifies 60 minutes in the baking instructions, so check the bread for doneness as it bakes.
  • Cool the bread in the pan for 20–30 minutes before removing it.
  • Drizzle the praline sauce over the cooled bread.