BANANA APPLE BREAD (FROM THE SWEET MELISSA BAKERY)
This is an excellent, moist banana bread by itself but the addition of caramelized brown sugar apples make this truly outstanding. You can add nuts or currants. Be sure to use super-ripe bananas (the blacker the better). The banana bread keeps well wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze well wrapped in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil for up to 3 weeks. Defrost (still wrapped) at room temperature. The recipe was printed in "The Sweet Melissa Baking Book: Recipes from the Beloved Bakery for Everyone's Favorite Treats" by Melissa Murphy.
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Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Before you start: Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly butter and flour a 1 1/2-quart loaf pan.
- To make the apples: Preheat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and brown sugar and heat until bubbling. Add the apples and cinnamon and sauté until golden and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- To make the banana bread: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the orange juice and vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three batches, alternating with the orange juice mixture, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl after each flour addition. Stir in the mashed bananas until combined. Then stir in the reserved apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes before unmolding onto the rack to cool further. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
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MD Hasib Hasib
[email protected]This banana apple bread is a must-try! It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
Alex Alezander
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the bread always turns out perfect.
Kharal Zada
[email protected]This is the best banana apple bread recipe I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Mostaf Menny
[email protected]I made this bread for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Rizoo Rizla
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use overripe bananas and apples to make it.
McKenna Patterson
[email protected]This banana apple bread is my new favorite fall recipe. It's so moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is amazing.
Sinclair Family
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.
Smith Litia
[email protected]This bread is delicious! It's a great way to use up overripe bananas and apples.
Thato masole
[email protected]I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
R result
[email protected]This is the best banana apple bread recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The bread is moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Jessica Moreno
[email protected]This banana apple bread is the perfect fall treat! It's moist, flavorful, and packed with banana and apple flavor. I especially love the streusel topping, which adds a nice crunch and sweetness to the bread.