Praline-Topped Apple Bread

Prep : 30 minutes Bake : 50 minutes Make 1 loaf (16 slices)

2           cups all-purpose flour 
2           teaspoons baking powder 
1/2        teaspoon baking soda 
1/2        teaspoon salt 
1           cup sugar
1           cup (8 ounces) sour cream 
2           eggs
3           teaspoons vanilla extract 
1-1/2    cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apples 
1-1/4    cups chopped pecans , toasted , divided 
1/2       cup packed brown sugar 

1 .   In a large bowl , mix the flour , baking powder , baking soda and salt . In another bowl , beat the sugar , sour cream , eggs and vanilla until well blended . Stir into flour mixture just until moistened . Fold in apples and 1 cup pecans .

2 .   Transfer to a greased 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan . Bake at 350* for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean . Cool in pan for 10 minutes . Remove to a wire rack to cool .

3 .   In a saucepan , bring butter and brown sugar to a boil . Cook and stir for 1 minute . Spoon over bread . Sprinkle with remaining pecans .

TIP:
This heavenly loaf is perfect , if you have overnight  guests . 
Heart healthy