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I'm a day late, but this is the kind of recipe that is better the next day anyway ;)
This week's Sweet Melissa Sundays (SMS) recipe was chosen by Joy of Hot Oven, Warm Heart: Mom's Apple Banana Bread. It's a great twist on a very classic recipe - one that was quite delicious.
It's your basic banana bread recipe, with some caramelized apples thrown into the mix. I had small apples, so I added three instead of two - and that probably ended up being more apples than you're supposed to include, but I loved having some apple in every bite. The only complication I ran into was that I had too much batter for my loaf pan, due to the extra space that the apples took up.
I added one whole teaspoon of cinnamon to the apples as I was cooking them in the brown sugar and butter, just because a half a teaspoon just didn't seem like enough. This ended up being just perfect, as the spices in the loaf came out just perfect - not too strong, but prominent enough to enhance the flavor of the bread.
This is probably one of my favorite banana breads, along with the super moist Classic Banana Bundt Cake I made recently. Thanks Joy, for a great pick. If you would like the recipe, you can find it here. Make sure you visit the SMS Blogroll to see how everyone else enjoyed this wonderful treat!
* Recipe Notes:
- Double the cinnamon to 1 tsp when cooking the apples.
- I had to bake my loaf for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, a bit longer than the recipe indicated. The top will start to brown quite a bit towards the end, so be sure to put a foil tent over it if yours takes longer to bake like mine did.
- Double the cinnamon to 1 tsp when cooking the apples.
- I had to bake my loaf for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, a bit longer than the recipe indicated. The top will start to brown quite a bit towards the end, so be sure to put a foil tent over it if yours takes longer to bake like mine did.
I'm still thinking about those apple spice bars... yes, you should not have read that post. SO gross huh!!
ReplyDeleteNormally I would take a pass on apples in my bread but your bread really does look good. I wouldn't pass it up that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteHow's baby and mommy to be? Everything good? Hope so!
~ingrid
Caramelized apples sound like a great addition to banana bread - looks so moist and yummy!
ReplyDeleteI made this last summer and I think it's my favorite too! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteYour mom's banana bread sounds wonderful with the addition of caramelized apple in it. Delicious Jaime.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the recipe! I had way too much batter as well. I added three apples, but they were huge so that was probably my problem.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried adding apple to my banana bread, but it sounds great! I'll have to try this variation sometime!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you really enjoyed the bread. I think that its different from banana bread that is usually baked but its still really delicious.
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Mmm, that looks good. I love how "crispy" the outside looks.
ReplyDeleteTHIS LOOKS SO GOOD. Wish I had a slice for breakfast. One teaspoon cinnamon is surely better :)
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks great! I bet more apples makes it even better!
ReplyDeleteThe apples were my favorite part of the bread so I love that you added extra! Your bread looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteI thouhgt there was too much batter for the 1 1/2 qt pan so I used a 2 qt and it was just right. Your bread and photos look great!
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought to put apples and bananas together! This looks so moist and good!
ReplyDeletei like how you said “one whole teaspoon of cinnamon” like it was a large addition. that’s my minimum. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jaime!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for baking along with me this week! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! I’m sorry I didn’t have a chance to stop by and comment sooner- I’ve been really under the weather for the past two weeks, so unfortunately I haven’t been on the computer too much… but I’m glad I had the chance to read your lovely post. I must say, your pictures are absolutely GORGEOUS and I want to eat a slice of your bread right off the screen :) Beautiful job!
I hope you’re doing well- have a great rest of your week! Hope to hear from you soon!
<3,
Joy
Wow I love the addition of the apples with banana bread- that sounds even better than regular banana bread. I'm with you on the cinnamon, too- I always add extra!
ReplyDeleteYour loaf looks fantastic. I'm glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I agree to the whole spoon of cinnamon to the apples. I did that too, and as I only had a lil bit left in my jar I chucked the rest into the batter. Cinnamon overload, mmmmmm!
ReplyDeleteKatie xox
I'm glad you finally got to make this recipe! I tripled it (yikes!), so we have some mini loaves in the freezer whenever we get a craving. It was just so delicious!
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