Apple Pecan Bread

Apple Pecan Bread

Sweet Potato Apple Pecan Bread

Sweet potato apple pecan bread

This Sweet Potato Apple Pecan Bread is a delicious bread machine recipe filled with fall flavors. Sweet potatoes, apples, cinnamon, raisins, and pecans create a moist loaf that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings.

Allergy Note: Leave out the pecans if there are nut allergy concerns.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2/3 cup apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
  • 3 3/4 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup dry milk powder
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup raisins

Directions

  1. Add the water, oil, mashed sweet potatoes, and apples to the bread machine pan.
  2. Add the flour, dry milk powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the yeast.
  4. Lock the pan into the bread machine.
  5. Select the Sweet Bread cycle and choose a 2-pound loaf size if applicable.
  6. Start the machine.
  7. When the machine signals for add-ins, add the pecans and raisins.
  8. Allow the cycle to complete.
  9. Remove the loaf from the pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Yield: 1 (2-pound) loaf

Kid Helper Jobs

  • Measure ingredients.
  • Mash sweet potatoes.
  • Chop apples with supervision.
  • Add ingredients to the bread machine.
  • Add raisins and pecans when prompted.

Serving Ideas

  • Serve warm with butter.
  • Toast and spread with cream cheese.
  • Enjoy with apple butter.
  • Serve alongside soup or chili.
  • Use for holiday breakfasts.

Variations

  • Replace pecans with walnuts.
  • Substitute dried cranberries for raisins.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
  • Use homemade applesauce in place of some of the chopped apples.
Storage Tip: Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.

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