Dessert for 12
Apple Pecan Bread
Spiced apple and pecan batter bakes in a loaf pan, then receives a simple brown sugar glaze.
$5.21for 4 servings
$1.30 per serving$5.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.01Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 9 oz | $6.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarOlive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups granny smith apples
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powder sugar
- 1 cup pecans
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl.
- Whisk the sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla in another bowl, then stir in the apples and one cup pecans.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture, pour it into the pan, and bake for 50 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the brown sugar and milk, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Cool the loaf for 10 minutes, spread on the glaze, and sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
- Bake until the center is firm and reaches 160 F, about 5 more minutes.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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